How severe is CVE-2022-22512?

CVE-2022-22512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22512 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22512?

CVE-2022-22512 primarily affects Varta Element Backup Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22512?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-22512 published?

CVE-2022-22512 was published on 2023-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22512

CVE-2022-22512 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Varta Element Backup Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Varta Element Backup Firmware
Published: 2023-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hard-coded credentials in Web-UI of multiple VARTA Storage products in multiple versions allows an unauthorized attacker to gain administrative access to the Web-UI via network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22512?: Hard-coded credentials in Web-UI of multiple VARTA Storage products in multiple versions allows an unauthorized attacker to gain administrative access to the Web-UI via network.
How severe is CVE-2022-22512?: CVE-2022-22512 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22512 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22512?: CVE-2022-22512 primarily affects Varta Element Backup Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22512?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-22512 published?: CVE-2022-22512 was published on 2023-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-061/

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:varta:element_backup_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:varta:element_s1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:varta:element_s2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:varta:element_s3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:varta:element_s4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:varta:one_l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:varta:one_xl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:varta:pulse_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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