How severe is CVE-2022-38789?

CVE-2022-38789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2022-38789 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38789?

CVE-2022-38789 primarily affects Airties Air 4920 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-2022-38789?

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-2022-38789 published?

CVE-2022-38789 was published on 2022-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38789

CVE-2022-38789 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Airties Air 4920 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-639.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-639
Affected product: Airties Air 4920 Firmware
Published: 2022-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Airties Smart Wi-Fi before 2020-08-04. It allows attackers to change the main/guest SSID and the PSK to arbitrary values, and map the LAN, because of Insecure Direct Object Reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38789?: An issue was discovered in Airties Smart Wi-Fi before 2020-08-04. It allows attackers to change the main/guest SSID and the PSK to arbitrary values, and map the LAN, because of Insecure Direct Object Reference.
How severe is CVE-2022-38789?: CVE-2022-38789 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2022-38789 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38789?: CVE-2022-38789 primarily affects Airties Air 4920 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-2022-38789?: 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-2022-38789 published?: CVE-2022-38789 was published on 2022-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

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