CVE-2022-4978

Remote Control Server, maintained by Steppschuh, 3.1.1.12 allows unauthenticated remote code execution when authentication is disabled, which is the default configuration. The server exposes a custom UDP-based control protocol that accepts remote keyboard input events without verification. An attacker on the same network can issue a sequence of keystroke commands to launch a system shell and execute arbitrary commands, resulting in full system compromise.

CVSS

No CVSS.

References

Link	Resource
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/master/modules/exploits/windows/misc/remote_control_collection_rce.rb
https://remote-control-collection.com/
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/steppschuh-remote-control-server-unauth-rce

Configurations

No configuration.

History

23 Jul 2025, 14:15

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2025-07-23 14:15

Updated : 2025-07-25 15:29

NVD link : CVE-2022-4978

Mitre link : CVE-2022-4978

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2022-4978

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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

CWE-78

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

CWE-306

Missing Authentication for Critical Function

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