# What is CVE-2022-37018?

> CVE-2022-37018 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) in Z1 G3 Firmware from HP, published on 12 December 2022. It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts its chance of use in the next 30 days at 0.2%. If you run an affected version, plan in the vendor’s fix.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2022-37018

## At a glance

- **Verdict:** Plan it in. No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.
- **Precursor Intelligence risk score:** 47 out of 100 (Medium); action: Plan remediation. Kept up to date as the evidence changes.
- **Severity:** High (CVSS 8.4 out of 10)
- **Known to be exploited:** No, not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today
- **Chance of use in the next 30 days:** 0.2% (latest exploit-likelihood forecast)
- **Published:** 12 December 2022
- **Record last updated:** 29 April 2025
- **Main product:** Z1 G3 Firmware from HP
- **Affected products:** 150

## What is CVE-2022-37018? In plain terms

An attacker has to be already on the device without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data, change data and take it offline.

### The official description

A potential vulnerability has been identified in the system BIOS for certain HP PC products which may allow escalation of privileges and code execution. HP is releasing firmware updates to mitigate the potential vulnerability.

### What kind of flaw is it?

- CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions

### How an attack on it works

- Where an attacker can be: Already on the device
- How hard it is to pull off: Easy: no special conditions
- Login needed first: No login needed
- Does someone have to click: No, nobody has to do anything
- What an attacker gets: Can read data, change data and take it offline

Severity vector: `CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`

## Is CVE-2022-37018 being exploited? Not that we know of

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 0.2%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

Exploit likelihood over the last 7 days: 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%, 0.2%.

### Timeline

- 12 December 2022: Published
- 29 April 2025: Record last updated

### How Precursor Intelligence ranks it

CVE-2022-37018 scores **47 out of 100 (Medium)**, with the action "Plan remediation".

Every published flaw gets a risk score from 0 to 100, kept up to date as the evidence changes. Four things go into the score, from the one that counts most to the ones that count less:

- Evidence it is being exploited: biggest factor
- How severe it is: strong factor
- How widely exposed it is: smaller factor
- Threat activity around it: smaller factor

85 and above is Critical. Anything confirmed as exploited is always marked for an emergency patch, whatever its score. When this flaw matches software you track, it lands in your list with its score and the reasons behind it.

## Who is affected by CVE-2022-37018?

The published record lists 150 products. Versions are as published: "before 01.33" means every version up to, but not including, 01.33.

- [Z1 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z1_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.33
- [Elite Slice](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_slice) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elite Slice Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_slice_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Elite X2 1012 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_x2_1012_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elite X2 1012 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_x2_1012_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elite X2 1012 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_x2_1012_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elite X2 1012 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elite_x2_1012_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitebook 1030 G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1030_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 1030 G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1030_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elitebook 1040 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1040_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 1040 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1040_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elitebook 1040 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1040_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 1040 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_1040_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitebook 820 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 820 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elitebook 820 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 820 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_820_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitebook 828 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_828_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 828 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_828_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elitebook 828 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_828_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 828 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_828_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitebook 840 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 840 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elitebook 840 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 840 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_840_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitebook 848 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_848_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 848 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_848_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elitebook 848 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_848_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 848 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_848_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitebook 850 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 850 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elitebook 850 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook 850 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_850_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitebook Folio G1](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_g1) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook Folio G1 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_folio_g1_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Elitebook X360 1020 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_x360_1020_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook X360 1020 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_x360_1020_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitebook X360 1030 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_x360_1030_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitebook X360 1030 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitebook_x360_1030_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Elitedesk 800 35w G2 Desktop Mini Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_35w_g2_desktop_mini_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitedesk 800 35w G2 Desktop Mini Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_35w_g2_desktop_mini_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Elitedesk 800 35w G3 Desktop Mini Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_35w_g3_desktop_mini_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitedesk 800 35w G3 Desktop Mini Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_35w_g3_desktop_mini_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Elitedesk 800 65w G2 Desktop Mini Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_65w_g2_desktop_mini_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitedesk 800 65w G2 Desktop Mini Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_65w_g2_desktop_mini_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Elitedesk 800 65w G3 Desktop Mini Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_65w_g3_desktop_mini_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitedesk 800 65w G3 Desktop Mini Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_65w_g3_desktop_mini_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Elitedesk 800 G2 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_g2_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Elitedesk 800 G2 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/elitedesk_800_g2_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Eliteone 800 G2 Aio](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/eliteone_800_g2_aio) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Eliteone 800 G2 Aio Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/eliteone_800_g2_aio_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Eliteone 800 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/eliteone_800_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Eliteone 800 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/eliteone_800_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Engage One Aio System](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/engage_one_aio_system) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Engage One Aio System Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/engage_one_aio_system_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Mp9 G2 Retail System](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/mp9_g2_retail_system) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Mp9 G2 Retail System Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/mp9_g2_retail_system_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Pro X2 612 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_x2_612_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Pro X2 612 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/pro_x2_612_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Probook 11 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_11_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 11 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_11_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Probook 430 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_430_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 430 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_430_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Probook 440 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 440 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Probook 440 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 440 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_440_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Probook 446 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_446_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 446 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_446_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Probook 450 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_450_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 450 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_450_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Probook 470 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 470 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Probook 470 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 470 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_470_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Probook 640 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_640_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 640 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_640_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Probook 640 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_640_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 640 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_640_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Probook 650 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_650_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 650 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_650_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Probook 650 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_650_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook 650 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_650_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Probook X360 11 G2](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_x360_11_g2) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Probook X360 11 G2 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/probook_x360_11_g2_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 1.46
- [Prodesk 400 G3 Dm](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g3_dm) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 400 G3 Dm Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g3_dm_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Prodesk 400 G4 Microtower](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g4_microtower) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 400 G4 Microtower Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g4_microtower_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Prodesk 400 G4 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g4_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 400 G4 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_400_g4_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Prodesk 480 G4 Microtower Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_480_g4_microtower_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 480 G4 Microtower Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_480_g4_microtower_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Dm](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_dm) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Dm Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_dm_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Microtower Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_microtower_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Microtower Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_microtower_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 600 G2 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g2_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Prodesk 600 G3 Desktop Mini](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g3_desktop_mini) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 600 G3 Desktop Mini Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g3_desktop_mini_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Prodesk 600 G3 Microtower Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g3_microtower_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 600 G3 Microtower Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g3_microtower_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Prodesk 600 G3 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g3_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 600 G3 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_600_g3_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Prodesk 680 G2 Microtower Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_680_g2_microtower_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 680 G2 Microtower Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_680_g2_microtower_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Prodesk 680 G3 Microtower Pc](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_680_g3_microtower_pc) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Prodesk 680 G3 Microtower Pc Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/prodesk_680_g3_microtower_pc_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Proone 400 G2 Aio](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_400_g2_aio) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Proone 400 G2 Aio Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_400_g2_aio_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Proone 400 G3 Aio](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_400_g3_aio) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Proone 400 G3 Aio Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_400_g3_aio_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Proone 480 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_480_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Proone 480 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_480_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Proone 600 G2 Aio](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_600_g2_aio) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Proone 600 G2 Aio Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_600_g2_aio_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Proone 600 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_600_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Proone 600 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/proone_600_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.44
- [Rp9 G1 Retail System](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/rp9_g1_retail_system) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Rp9 G1 Retail System Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/rp9_g1_retail_system_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 02.59
- [Z1 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z1_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z2 Mini G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z2_mini_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z2 Mini G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z2_mini_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.85
- [Z238 Microtower](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z238_microtower) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z238 Microtower Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z238_microtower_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.85
- [Z240 Sff](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z240_sff) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z240 Sff Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z240_sff_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.85
- [Z240 Tower](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z240_tower) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Z240 Tower Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/z240_tower_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.85
- [Zbook 14u G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_14u_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 14u G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_14u_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Zbook 15 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Zbook 15 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Zbook 15u G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15u_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15u G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15u_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Zbook 15u G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15u_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 15u G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_15u_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Zbook 17 G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 17 G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Zbook 17 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook 17 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_17_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Zbook Studio G3](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_studio_g3) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook Studio G3 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_studio_g3_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.58
- [Zbook Studio G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_studio_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook Studio G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_studio_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44
- [Zbook Studio X2 G4](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_studio_x2_g4) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Hardware): version not specified
- [Zbook Studio X2 G4 Firmware](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/hp/zbook_studio_x2_g4_firmware) by [HP](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/hp) (Operating system): before 01.44

## How do I fix CVE-2022-37018?

1. **Check whether you run it.** Compare your versions with the affected products above. Not sure what you run? Precursor Intelligence can work it out from your public website, or you can pick it from a list.
2. **Apply the vendor’s fix.** Install the update named in the vendor’s advisory. We’ve put the advisory first in the list.
3. **If you can’t patch today.** Follow any mitigation the vendor publishes, and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet until the update is in.
4. **Keep an eye on it.** Track the product and we tell you as soon as we spot this flaw on the list of exploited flaws, or a jump in its exploit likelihood.

### References

- [support.hp.com](https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_7191946-7191970-16/hpsbhf03820) (Patch, Vendor advisory)

## Questions

### What is CVE-2022-37018?

CVE-2022-37018 is a high-severity flaw in Z1 G3 Firmware from HP, published on 12 December 2022. An attacker has to be already on the device without logging in, and nobody has to click anything. If it works, the attacker can read data, change data and take it offline.

### How serious is CVE-2022-37018?

It scores 8.4 out of 10 on the CVSS severity scale, which is high. Our risk score for CVE-2022-37018 is 47 out of 100, which is Medium. Its action is "Plan remediation". No sign of exploitation and a low forecast. Patch it in your normal update cycle.

### Is CVE-2022-37018 being exploited?

It is not on the list of flaws known to be exploited today. The latest forecast puts the chance of it being used in the next 30 days at 0.2%. That can change at any time, which is why we keep watching.

### Which versions does CVE-2022-37018 affect?

For Z1 G3 Firmware from HP: before 01.33. The record lists 150 products in all, each with its versions, under "Who is affected" on this page.

### How do I fix CVE-2022-37018?

Install the update the vendor names in its advisory, linked first under "How do I fix" on this page. If you can't patch today, follow the vendor's mitigation and limit who can reach the affected system from the internet.

## Does CVE-2022-37018 affect you?

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