How severe is CVE-2022-36222?

CVE-2022-36222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36222 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36222?

CVE-2022-36222 affects Nokia Fastmile Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36222?

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-2022-36222 published?

CVE-2022-36222 was published on 2022-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36222

CVE-2022-36222 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nokia Fastmile Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Nokia Fastmile Firmware
Published: 2022-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nokia Fastmile 3tg00118abad52 devices shipped by Optus are shipped with a default hardcoded admin account of admin:Nq+L5st7o This account can be used locally to access the web admin interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36222?: Nokia Fastmile 3tg00118abad52 devices shipped by Optus are shipped with a default hardcoded admin account of admin:Nq+L5st7o This account can be used locally to access the web admin interface.
How severe is CVE-2022-36222?: CVE-2022-36222 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36222 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36222?: CVE-2022-36222 affects Nokia Fastmile Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36222?: 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-2022-36222 published?: CVE-2022-36222 was published on 2022-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://eddiez.me/hacking-the-nokia-fastmile-pt2/#identical-super-admin-passwords

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nokia:fastmile_firmware:3tg00118abad52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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