How severe is CVE-2022-36301?

CVE-2022-36301 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-2022-36301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36301?

CVE-2022-36301 affects Bosch Bf-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36301?

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-2022-36301 published?

CVE-2022-36301 was published on 2022-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36301

CVE-2022-36301 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bosch Bf-os 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Bosch Bf-os
Published: 2022-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BF-OS version 3.x up to and including 3.83 do not enforce strong passwords which may allow a remote attacker to brute-force the device password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36301?: BF-OS version 3.x up to and including 3.83 do not enforce strong passwords which may allow a remote attacker to brute-force the device password.
How severe is CVE-2022-36301?: CVE-2022-36301 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-2022-36301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36301?: CVE-2022-36301 affects Bosch Bf-os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36301?: 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-2022-36301 published?: CVE-2022-36301 was published on 2022-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://psirt.bosch.com/security-advisories/bosch-sa-013924-bt.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:bosch:bf-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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