How severe is CVE-2022-28383?

CVE-2022-28383 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28383 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28383?

CVE-2022-28383 primarily affects Verbatim Keypad Secure Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28383?

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

When was CVE-2022-28383 published?

CVE-2022-28383 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28383

CVE-2022-28383 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Verbatim Keypad Secure Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Verbatim Keypad Secure Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Firmware
Published: 2022-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to insufficient firmware validation, an attacker can store malicious firmware code for the USB-to-SATA bridge controller on the USB drive (e.g., by leveraging physical access during the supply chain). This code is then executed. This affects Keypad Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Drive Part Number #49428, Store 'n' Go Secure Portable HDD GD25LK01-3637-C VER4.0, Executive Fingerprint Secure SSD GDMSFE01-INI3637-C VER1.1, and Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive Part Number #53650.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28383?: An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to insufficient firmware validation, an attacker can store malicious firmware code for the USB-to-SATA bridge controller on the USB drive (e.g., by leveraging physical access during the supply chain). This code is then executed. This affects Keypad Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Drive Part Number #49428, Store 'n' Go Secure Portable HDD GD25LK01-3637-C VER4.0, Executive Fingerprint Secure SSD GDMSFE01-INI3637-C VER1.1, and Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive Part Number #53650.
How severe is CVE-2022-28383?: CVE-2022-28383 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28383 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28383?: CVE-2022-28383 primarily affects Verbatim Keypad Secure Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28383?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28383 published?: CVE-2022-28383 was published on 2022-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:verbatim:keypad_secure_usb_3.2_gen_1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:verbatim:store_\'n\'_go_secure_portable_hdd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:verbatim:executive_fingerprint_secure_ssd_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:verbatim:fingerprint_secure_portable_hard_drive_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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