How severe is CVE-2022-39186?

CVE-2022-39186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-39186 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39186?

CVE-2022-39186 affects Exfo Bv-10 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39186?

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

When was CVE-2022-39186 published?

CVE-2022-39186 was published on 2023-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39186

CVE-2022-39186 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Exfo Bv-10 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (6th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Exfo Bv-10 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EXFO - BV-10 Performance Endpoint Unit misconfiguration. System configuration file has misconfigured permissions

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39186?: EXFO - BV-10 Performance Endpoint Unit misconfiguration. System configuration file has misconfigured permissions
How severe is CVE-2022-39186?: CVE-2022-39186 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-39186 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (6th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39186?: CVE-2022-39186 affects Exfo Bv-10 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39186?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39186 published?: CVE-2022-39186 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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