How severe is CVE-2022-40187?

CVE-2022-40187 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-2022-40187 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40187?

CVE-2022-40187 primarily affects Foresightsports Gc3 Launch Monitor Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40187?

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.

When was CVE-2022-40187 published?

CVE-2022-40187 was published on 2022-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40187

CVE-2022-40187 is a high-severity vulnerability in Foresightsports Gc3 Launch Monitor Firmware 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Foresightsports Gc3 Launch Monitor Firmware
Published: 2022-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Foresight GC3 Launch Monitor 1.3.15.68 ships with a Target Communication Framework (TCF) service enabled. This service listens on a TCP port on all interfaces and allows for process debugging, file system modification, and terminal access as the root user. In conjunction with a hosted wireless access point and the known passphrase of FSSPORTS, an attacker could use this service to modify a device and steal intellectual property.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40187?: Foresight GC3 Launch Monitor 1.3.15.68 ships with a Target Communication Framework (TCF) service enabled. This service listens on a TCP port on all interfaces and allows for process debugging, file system modification, and terminal access as the root user. In conjunction with a hosted wireless access point and the known passphrase of FSSPORTS, an attacker could use this service to modify a device and steal intellectual property.
How severe is CVE-2022-40187?: CVE-2022-40187 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-2022-40187 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40187?: CVE-2022-40187 primarily affects Foresightsports Gc3 Launch Monitor Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40187?: 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.
When was CVE-2022-40187 published?: CVE-2022-40187 was published on 2022-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:foresightsports:gc3_launch_monitor_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:bushnellgolf:launch_pro_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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