How severe is CVE-2022-41985?

CVE-2022-41985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41985 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41985?

CVE-2022-41985 affects Weston-embedded Uc-ftps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41985?

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-2022-41985 published?

CVE-2022-41985 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41985

CVE-2022-41985 is a high-severity vulnerability in Weston-embedded Uc-ftps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Weston-embedded Uc-ftps
Published: 2023-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Authentication functionality of Weston Embedded uC-FTPs v 1.98.00. A specially crafted set of network packets can lead to authentication bypass and denial of service. An attacker can send a sequence of unauthenticated packets to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41985?: An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in the Authentication functionality of Weston Embedded uC-FTPs v 1.98.00. A specially crafted set of network packets can lead to authentication bypass and denial of service. An attacker can send a sequence of unauthenticated packets to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-41985?: CVE-2022-41985 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41985 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41985?: CVE-2022-41985 affects Weston-embedded Uc-ftps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41985?: 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-2022-41985 published?: CVE-2022-41985 was published on 2023-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:weston-embedded:uc-ftps:1.98.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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