What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38546?

CVE-2022-38546 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: 0.6%.

Nbg7510 Firmware CVE-2022-38546

CRITICAL

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2022-12-21 security@zyxel.com.tw

Zyxel Authentication Bypass Nbg7510 Firmware

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

Dec 21, 2022 - 02:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

A DNS misconfiguration was found in Zyxel NBG7510 firmware versions prior to V1.00(ABZY.3)C0, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to access the DNS server when the device is switched to the. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. A DNS misconfiguration was found in Zyxel NBG7510 firmware versions prior to V1.00(ABZY.3)C0, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to access the DNS server when the device is switched to the AP mode. Affected products include: Zyxel Nbg7510 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.