How severe is CVE-2022-23138?

CVE-2022-23138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23138?

CVE-2022-23138 affects Zte Mf297d Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23138?

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

When was CVE-2022-23138 published?

CVE-2022-23138 was published on 2022-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23138

CVE-2022-23138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zte Mf297d Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Zte Mf297d Firmware
Published: 2022-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZTE's MF297D product has cryptographic issues vulnerability. Due to the use of weak random values, the security of the device is reduced, and it may face the risk of attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23138?: ZTE's MF297D product has cryptographic issues vulnerability. Due to the use of weak random values, the security of the device is reduced, and it may face the risk of attack.
How severe is CVE-2022-23138?: CVE-2022-23138 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23138?: CVE-2022-23138 affects Zte Mf297d Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23138 published?: CVE-2022-23138 was published on 2022-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.zte.com.cn/support/news/LoopholeInfoDetail.aspx?newsId=1024624

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:zte:mf297d_firmware:mf297d_nordic1_b05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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