What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29854?

CVE-2022-29854 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-29854?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-29854. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

Minet Firmware CVE-2022-29854

MEDIUM

Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)

2022-05-13 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass RCE Minet Firmware

6.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 13, 2022 - 14:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionNVD

A vulnerability in Mitel 6900 Series IP (MiNet) phones excluding 6970, versions 1.8 (1.8.0.12) and earlier, could allow a unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the phone to gain root access due to insufficient access control for test functionality during system startup. A successful exploit could allow access to sensitive information and code execution.

AnalysisAI

A vulnerability in Mitel 6900 Series IP (MiNet) phones excluding 6970, versions 1.8 (1.8.0.12) and earlier, could allow a unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the phone to gain root. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. A vulnerability in Mitel 6900 Series IP (MiNet) phones excluding 6970, versions 1.8 (1.8.0.12) and earlier, could allow a unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the phone to gain root access due to insufficient access control for test functionality during system startup. A successful exploit could allow access to sensitive information and code execution. Affected products include: Mitel Minet Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.