How severe is CVE-2022-38625?

CVE-2022-38625 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38625 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38625?

CVE-2022-38625 primarily affects Patlite Nbm-d88n Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38625?

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-2022-38625 published?

CVE-2022-38625 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38625

CVE-2022-38625 is a high-severity vulnerability in Patlite Nbm-d88n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Patlite Nbm-d88n Firmware
Published: 2022-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Patlite NH-FB v1.46 and below was discovered to contain insufficient firmware validation during the upgrade firmware file upload process. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to create and upload their own custom-built firmware and inject malicious code. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is a design choice, not a vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38625?: Patlite NH-FB v1.46 and below was discovered to contain insufficient firmware validation during the upgrade firmware file upload process. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to create and upload their own custom-built firmware and inject malicious code. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is a design choice, not a vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-38625?: CVE-2022-38625 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38625 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38625?: CVE-2022-38625 primarily affects Patlite Nbm-d88n Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38625?: 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-2022-38625 published?: CVE-2022-38625 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:patlite:nbm-d88n_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:patlite:nhl-3fb1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:patlite:nhl-3fv1n_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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