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CVE-2022-38625

8.8 · HIGH

Patlite NH-FB v1.46 and below was discovered to contain insufficient firmware validation during the upgrade firmware file upload process.

Published Aug 29, 2022CWE-345EPSS 0.57%

Overview

CVE-2022-38625 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Patlite NH-FB v1.46 and below was discovered to contain insufficient firmware validation during the upgrade firmware file upload process. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to create and upload their own custom-built firmware and inject malicious code. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is a design choice, not a vulnerability

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgist.github.com/Nwqda/dfad4e11b545dd40aebca6031d202f66Refwww.patlite.com/network-products/lineup/nh-fb.htmlRefwww.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9FH6U2VR8GitHubgist.github.com/Nwqda/dfad4e11b545dd40aebca6031d202f66Refwww.patlite.com/network-products/lineup/nh-fb.htmlRefwww.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9FH6U2VR8

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38625?

CVE-2022-38625 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 29, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-38625?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-38625?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-38625?

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