How severe is CVE-2022-20660?

CVE-2022-20660 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-20660 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-20660?

CVE-2022-20660 primarily affects Cisco Ip Conference Phone 7832 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20660?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-20660 published?

CVE-2022-20660 was published on 2022-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-20660

CVE-2022-20660 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ip Conference Phone 7832 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Cisco Ip Conference Phone 7832 Firmware
Published: 2022-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the information storage architecture of several Cisco IP Phone models could allow an unauthenticated, physical attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device. This vulnerability is due to unencrypted storage of confidential information on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by physically extracting and accessing one of the flash memory chips. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain confidential information from the device, which could be used for subsequent attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-20660?: A vulnerability in the information storage architecture of several Cisco IP Phone models could allow an unauthenticated, physical attacker to obtain confidential information from an affected device. This vulnerability is due to unencrypted storage of confidential information on an affected device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by physically extracting and accessing one of the flash memory chips. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain confidential information from the device, which could be used for subsequent attacks.
How severe is CVE-2022-20660?: CVE-2022-20660 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-20660 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-20660?: CVE-2022-20660 primarily affects Cisco Ip Conference Phone 7832 Firmware. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-20660?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-20660 published?: CVE-2022-20660 was published on 2022-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

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cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_7811_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_7821_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_7841_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_7861_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_8811_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_8841_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_8845_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_8851_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_8861_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_8865_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_conference_phone_8831_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_conference_phone_8831_for_third-party_call_control_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_7945g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_7965g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_ip_phone_7975g_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_sip_phone_3905_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:wireless_ip_phone_8821_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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