How severe is CVE-2022-40282?

CVE-2022-40282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40282?

CVE-2022-40282 affects Belden Hirschmann Bat-c2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40282?

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-2022-40282 published?

CVE-2022-40282 was published on 2022-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40282

CVE-2022-40282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Belden Hirschmann Bat-c2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Belden Hirschmann Bat-c2 Firmware
Published: 2022-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web server of Hirschmann BAT-C2 before 09.13.01.00R04 allows authenticated command injection. This allows an authenticated attacker to pass commands to the shell of the system because the dir parameter of the FsCreateDir Ajax function is not sufficiently sanitized. The vendor's ID is BSECV-2022-21.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40282?: The web server of Hirschmann BAT-C2 before 09.13.01.00R04 allows authenticated command injection. This allows an authenticated attacker to pass commands to the shell of the system because the dir parameter of the FsCreateDir Ajax function is not sufficiently sanitized. The vendor's ID is BSECV-2022-21.
How severe is CVE-2022-40282?: CVE-2022-40282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40282?: CVE-2022-40282 affects Belden Hirschmann Bat-c2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40282?: 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-2022-40282 published?: CVE-2022-40282 was published on 2022-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:belden:hirschmann_bat-c2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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