How severe is CVE-2022-39820?

CVE-2022-39820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-39820 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39820?

CVE-2022-39820 affects Nokia Network Functions Manager For Transport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39820?

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

When was CVE-2022-39820 published?

CVE-2022-39820 was published on 2023-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39820

CVE-2022-39820 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nokia Network Functions Manager For Transport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Nokia Network Functions Manager For Transport
Published: 2023-12-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Network Element Manager in NOKIA NFM-T R19.9, an Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability occurs under /root/RestUploadManager.xml.DRC and /DEPOT/KECustom_199/OTNE_DRC/RestUploadManager.xml. A remote user, authenticated to the operating system, with access privileges to the directory /root or /DEPOT, is able to read cleartext credentials to access the web portal NFM-T and control all the PPS Network elements.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39820?: In Network Element Manager in NOKIA NFM-T R19.9, an Unprotected Storage of Credentials vulnerability occurs under /root/RestUploadManager.xml.DRC and /DEPOT/KECustom_199/OTNE_DRC/RestUploadManager.xml. A remote user, authenticated to the operating system, with access privileges to the directory /root or /DEPOT, is able to read cleartext credentials to access the web portal NFM-T and control all the PPS Network elements.
How severe is CVE-2022-39820?: CVE-2022-39820 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-39820 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39820?: CVE-2022-39820 affects Nokia Network Functions Manager For Transport. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39820?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39820 published?: CVE-2022-39820 was published on 2023-12-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nokia:network_functions_manager_for_transport:19.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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