How severe is CVE-2022-37940?

CVE-2022-37940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-37940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37940?

CVE-2022-37940 primarily affects Hpe Flexfabric 5700 40xg 2qsfp+ 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-2022-37940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-37940 published?

CVE-2022-37940 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37940

CVE-2022-37940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hpe Flexfabric 5700 40xg 2qsfp+ Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-601.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-601
Affected product: Hpe Flexfabric 5700 40xg 2qsfp+ Firmware
Published: 2023-03-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in the HPE FlexFabric 5700 Switch Series. These vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited to allow host header injection and URL redirection. HPE has made the following software to resolve the vulnerability in HPE FlexFabric 5700 Switch Series version R2432P61 or later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37940?: Potential security vulnerabilities have been identified in the HPE FlexFabric 5700 Switch Series. These vulnerabilities could be remotely exploited to allow host header injection and URL redirection. HPE has made the following software to resolve the vulnerability in HPE FlexFabric 5700 Switch Series version R2432P61 or later.
How severe is CVE-2022-37940?: CVE-2022-37940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-37940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37940?: CVE-2022-37940 primarily affects Hpe Flexfabric 5700 40xg 2qsfp+ 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-2022-37940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-37940 published?: CVE-2022-37940 was published on 2023-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbnw04398en_us

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexfabric_5700_40xg_2qsfp\+_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:flexfabric_5700_48g_4xg_2qsfp\+_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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