How severe is CVE-2022-39997?

CVE-2022-39997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-39997 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39997?

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.

Does CVE-2022-39997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-39997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-42437.

When was CVE-2022-39997 published?

CVE-2022-39997 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39997

CVE-2022-39997 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-42437
Weakness: CWE-521
Published: 2024-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A weak password requirement issue was discovered in Teldats Router RS123, RS123w allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39997?: A weak password requirement issue was discovered in Teldats Router RS123, RS123w allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges
How severe is CVE-2022-39997?: CVE-2022-39997 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-39997 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39997?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-39997 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-39997 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-42437.
When was CVE-2022-39997 published?: CVE-2022-39997 was published on 2024-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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