What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-32985?

CVE-2022-32985 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-32985?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-32985. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.1%.

Gigaswitch 641 Desk V5 Sfp Vi Firmware CVE-2022-32985

CRITICAL

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2022-07-17 cve@mitre.org

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 17, 2022 - 23:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201.

AnalysisAI

libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201. Affected products include: Nexans Gigaswitch 641 Desk V5 Sfp-Vi Firmware, Nexans Gigaswitch 642 Desk V5 Sfp-2Vi Firmware, Nexans Gigaswitch V5 2Tp\(Pd-F\+\) Sfp-Vi 54Vdc Firmware, Nexans Gigaswitch V5 2Tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-Vi 54Vdc Firmware, Nexans Gigaswitch V5 2Tp Sfp-Vi 54Vdc Firmware. Version information: before 6.02.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.