MEDIUM CVSS 4.7
Published: 2022-08-25

CVE-2022-37953

ge workstationst Security Advisory (CVE-2022-37953)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-37953 impacting ge workstationst. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An HTTP response splitting vulnerability exists in the AM Gateway Challenge-Response dialog of WorkstationST (<v07.09.15) and could allow an attacker to compromise a victim's browser/session. WorkstationST is only deployed in specific, controlled environments rendering attack complexity significantly higher than if the attack were conducted on the software in isolation. WorkstationST v07.09.15 can be found in ControlST v07.09.07 SP8 and greater.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ge / workstationst
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-113

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-37953 impacting ge workstationst.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-37953.yaml
id: cve-2022-37953

info:
  name: ge workstationst - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-37953 affecting ge workstationst.
    Evaluation: An HTTP response splitting vulnerability exists in the AM Gateway Challenge-Response dialog of WorkstationST (&lt;v07.09.15) and could allow an attack...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-37953
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.7
    cve-id: CVE-2022-37953
    cwe-id: CWE-113
  tags: cve,cve-2022-37953,ge,workstationst,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "workstationst"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-37953.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-37953
# Target: ge workstationst | CVSS: 4.7 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-37953 (ge workstationst)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ge workstationst scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-37953.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-37953
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install workstationst 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade workstationst 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update workstationst

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i workstationst 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i workstationst

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-37953 in ge workstationst?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ge workstationst packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-37953?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-37953?

CVE-2022-37953 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.7
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-37953
Weakness CWE-113
Vendor ge
Product workstationst
Published 2022-08-25
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N