How severe is CVE-2022-32985?

CVE-2022-32985 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-2022-32985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32985?

CVE-2022-32985 primarily affects Nexans Gigaswitch 641 Desk V5 Sfp-vi Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32985?

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-2022-32985 published?

CVE-2022-32985 was published on 2022-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32985

CVE-2022-32985 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nexans Gigaswitch 641 Desk V5 Sfp-vi 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% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Nexans Gigaswitch 641 Desk V5 Sfp-vi Firmware
Published: 2022-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32985?: libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201.
How severe is CVE-2022-32985?: CVE-2022-32985 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-2022-32985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32985?: CVE-2022-32985 primarily affects Nexans Gigaswitch 641 Desk V5 Sfp-vi Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32985?: 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-2022-32985 published?: CVE-2022-32985 was published on 2022-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_641_desk_v5_sfp-vi_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_642_desk_v5_sfp-2vi_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_2tp\(pd-f\+\)_sfp-vi_54vdc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_2tp\(pse\+\)_sfp-vi_54vdc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_2tp_sfp-vi_54vdc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_sfp-2vi_230vac_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_tp\(pse\+\)_sfp-2vi_54vdc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_tp\(pse\+\)_sfp-2vi_54vdc_ind_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_tp\(pse\+\)_sfp-2vi_54vdc_med_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_tp_sfp-2vi_54vdc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_tp_sfp-2vi_54vdc_ind_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_tp_sfp-2vi_54vdc_med_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:nexans:gigaswitch_v5_tp_sfp-vi_230vac_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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