How severe is CVE-2022-3203?

CVE-2022-3203 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-2022-3203 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-2022-3203?

CVE-2022-3203 primarily affects Oringnet Iap-420+ 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-2022-3203?

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-2022-3203 published?

CVE-2022-3203 was published on 2022-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3203

CVE-2022-3203 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oringnet Iap-420+ 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-912.

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-912
Affected product: Oringnet Iap-420+ Firmware
Published: 2022-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On ORing net IAP-420(+) with FW version 2.0m a telnet server is enabled by default and cannot permanently be disabled. You can connect to the device via LAN or WiFi with hardcoded credentials and get an administrative shell. These credentials are reset to defaults with every reboot.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3203?: On ORing net IAP-420(+) with FW version 2.0m a telnet server is enabled by default and cannot permanently be disabled. You can connect to the device via LAN or WiFi with hardcoded credentials and get an administrative shell. These credentials are reset to defaults with every reboot.
How severe is CVE-2022-3203?: CVE-2022-3203 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-2022-3203 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-2022-3203?: CVE-2022-3203 primarily affects Oringnet Iap-420+ 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-2022-3203?: 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-2022-3203 published?: CVE-2022-3203 was published on 2022-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://mads.uniud.it/2022/09/lord-of-the-orings/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:oringnet:iap-420\+_firmware:2.0m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oringnet:iap-420_firmware:2.0m:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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