How severe is CVE-2022-32429?

CVE-2022-32429 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-2022-32429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32429?

CVE-2022-32429 affects Megatech Msnswitch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32429?

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-2022-32429 published?

CVE-2022-32429 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32429

CVE-2022-32429 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Megatech Msnswitch Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 76% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Megatech Msnswitch Firmware
Published: 2022-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication-bypass issue in the component http://MYDEVICEIP/cgi-bin-sdb/ExportSettings.sh of Mega System Technologies Inc MSNSwitch MNT.2408 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily configure settings within the application, leading to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32429?: An authentication-bypass issue in the component http://MYDEVICEIP/cgi-bin-sdb/ExportSettings.sh of Mega System Technologies Inc MSNSwitch MNT.2408 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily configure settings within the application, leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-32429?: CVE-2022-32429 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-2022-32429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32429?: CVE-2022-32429 affects Megatech Msnswitch Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32429?: 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-2022-32429 published?: CVE-2022-32429 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:megatech:msnswitch_firmware:mnt.2408:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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