How severe is CVE-2022-28866?

CVE-2022-28866 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28866 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28866?

CVE-2022-28866 affects Nokia Airframe Bmc Web Gui R18 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28866?

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-2022-28866 published?

CVE-2022-28866 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28866

CVE-2022-28866 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nokia Airframe Bmc Web Gui R18 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Nokia Airframe Bmc Web Gui R18 Firmware
Published: 2022-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple Improper Access Control was discovered in Nokia AirFrame BMC Web GUI < R18 Firmware v4.13.00. It does not properly validate requests for access to (or editing of) data and functionality in all endpoints under /#settings/* and /api/settings/*. By not verifying the permissions for access to resources, it allows a potential attacker to view pages, with sensitive data, that are not allowed, and modify system configurations also causing DoS, which should be accessed only by user with administration profile, bypassing all controls (without checking for user identity).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28866?: Multiple Improper Access Control was discovered in Nokia AirFrame BMC Web GUI < R18 Firmware v4.13.00. It does not properly validate requests for access to (or editing of) data and functionality in all endpoints under /#settings/* and /api/settings/*. By not verifying the permissions for access to resources, it allows a potential attacker to view pages, with sensitive data, that are not allowed, and modify system configurations also causing DoS, which should be accessed only by user with administration profile, bypassing all controls (without checking for user identity).
How severe is CVE-2022-28866?: CVE-2022-28866 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28866 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28866?: CVE-2022-28866 affects Nokia Airframe Bmc Web Gui R18 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28866?: 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-2022-28866 published?: CVE-2022-28866 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nokia:airframe_bmc_web_gui_r18_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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