How severe is CVE-2022-43096?

CVE-2022-43096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-43096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43096?

CVE-2022-43096 affects M5t Mediatrix 4102s Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43096?

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

When was CVE-2022-43096 published?

CVE-2022-43096 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43096

CVE-2022-43096 is a medium-severity vulnerability in M5t Mediatrix 4102s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-1191.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1191
Affected product: M5t Mediatrix 4102s Firmware
Published: 2022-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43096?: Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.
How severe is CVE-2022-43096?: CVE-2022-43096 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-43096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43096?: CVE-2022-43096 affects M5t Mediatrix 4102s Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43096?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43096 published?: CVE-2022-43096 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:m5t:mediatrix_4102s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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