How severe is CVE-2022-29729?

CVE-2022-29729 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-2022-29729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29729?

CVE-2022-29729 primarily affects Verizon 4g Lte Network Extender Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29729?

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-2022-29729 published?

CVE-2022-29729 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29729

CVE-2022-29729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Verizon 4g Lte Network Extender 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Verizon 4g Lte Network Extender Firmware
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Verizon 4G LTE Network Extender GA4.38 - V0.4.038.2131 utilizes a weak default admin password generation algorithm which generates passwords that are accessible to unauthenticated attackers via the webUI login page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29729?: Verizon 4G LTE Network Extender GA4.38 - V0.4.038.2131 utilizes a weak default admin password generation algorithm which generates passwords that are accessible to unauthenticated attackers via the webUI login page.
How severe is CVE-2022-29729?: CVE-2022-29729 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-2022-29729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29729?: CVE-2022-29729 primarily affects Verizon 4g Lte Network Extender Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29729?: 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-2022-29729 published?: CVE-2022-29729 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:verizon:4g_lte_network_extender_firmware:0.4.038.2131:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:verizon:4g_lte_network_extender_firmware:ga4.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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