What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36159?

CVE-2022-36159 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-36159?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-36159. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-36159?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-36159. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Fxa3000 Firmware CVE-2022-36159

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2022-09-26 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Fxa3000 Firmware Fxa3020 Firmware Fxa3200 Firmware Fxa2000 Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 26, 2022 - 11:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

Contec FXA3200 version 1.13 and under were discovered to contain a hard coded hash password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow. As the password strength is weak, it can be cracked in few minutes. Through this credential, a malicious actor can access the Wireless LAN Manager interface and open the telnet port then sniff the traffic or inject any malware.

AnalysisAI

Contec FXA3200 version 1.13 and under were discovered to contain a hard coded hash password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code 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. Contec FXA3200 version 1.13 and under were discovered to contain a hard coded hash password for root stored in the component /etc/shadow. As the password strength is weak, it can be cracked in few minutes. Through this credential, a malicious actor can access the Wireless LAN Manager interface and open the telnet port then sniff the traffic or inject any malware. Affected products include: Contec Fxa3000 Firmware, Contec Fxa3020 Firmware, Contec Fxa3200 Firmware, Contec Fxa2000 Firmware. Version information: version 1.13.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.