How severe is CVE-2022-39185?

CVE-2022-39185 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-2022-39185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39185?

CVE-2022-39185 affects Exfo Bv-10 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39185?

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-2022-39185 published?

CVE-2022-39185 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39185

CVE-2022-39185 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Exfo Bv-10 Firmware 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Exfo Bv-10 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EXFO - BV-10 Performance Endpoint Unit Undocumented privileged user. Unit has an undocumented hard-coded privileged user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39185?: EXFO - BV-10 Performance Endpoint Unit Undocumented privileged user. Unit has an undocumented hard-coded privileged user.
How severe is CVE-2022-39185?: CVE-2022-39185 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-2022-39185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39185?: CVE-2022-39185 affects Exfo Bv-10 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39185?: 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-2022-39185 published?: CVE-2022-39185 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:exfo:bv-10_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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