CVE-2022-25213

Public Exploit

Description

Improper physical access control and use of hard-coded credentials in /etc/passwd permits an attacker with physical access to obtain a root shell via an unprotected UART port on the device. The same port exposes an unauthenticated Das U-Boot BIOS shell.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: n/a Phicomm Routers
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-01 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-25213?
CVE-2022-25213 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-25213?
To fix CVE-2022-25213, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-25213 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2022-25213 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-25213?
CVE-2022-25213 affects n/a Phicomm Routers.
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