How severe is CVE-2022-43442?

CVE-2022-43442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43442 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.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43442?

CVE-2022-43442 affects Fsi Fs040u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43442?

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

When was CVE-2022-43442 published?

CVE-2022-43442 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43442

CVE-2022-43442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fsi Fs040u Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Fsi Fs040u Firmware
Published: 2022-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Plaintext storage of a password vulnerability exists in +F FS040U software versions v2.3.4 and earlier, which may allow an attacker to obtain the login password of +F FS040U and log in to the management console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43442?: Plaintext storage of a password vulnerability exists in +F FS040U software versions v2.3.4 and earlier, which may allow an attacker to obtain the login password of +F FS040U and log in to the management console.
How severe is CVE-2022-43442?: CVE-2022-43442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43442 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.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43442?: CVE-2022-43442 affects Fsi Fs040u Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43442 published?: CVE-2022-43442 was published on 2022-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fsi:fs040u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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