How severe is CVE-2022-29953?

CVE-2022-29953 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-2022-29953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29953?

CVE-2022-29953 primarily affects Bakerhughes Bently Nevada 3701/40 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-2022-29953?

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-2022-29953 published?

CVE-2022-29953 was published on 2022-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29953

CVE-2022-29953 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bakerhughes Bently Nevada 3701/40 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% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Bakerhughes Bently Nevada 3701/40 Firmware
Published: 2022-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Bently Nevada 3700 series of condition monitoring equipment through 2022-04-29 has a maintenance interface on port 4001/TCP with undocumented, hardcoded credentials. An attacker capable of connecting to this interface can thus trivially take over its functionality.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29953?: The Bently Nevada 3700 series of condition monitoring equipment through 2022-04-29 has a maintenance interface on port 4001/TCP with undocumented, hardcoded credentials. An attacker capable of connecting to this interface can thus trivially take over its functionality.
How severe is CVE-2022-29953?: CVE-2022-29953 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-2022-29953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29953?: CVE-2022-29953 primarily affects Bakerhughes Bently Nevada 3701/40 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-2022-29953?: 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-2022-29953 published?: CVE-2022-29953 was published on 2022-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:bakerhughes:bently_nevada_3701\/40_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bakerhughes:bently_nevada_3701\/44_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bakerhughes:bently_nevada_3701\/46_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bakerhughes:bently_nevada_60m100_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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