How severe is CVE-2022-45897?

CVE-2022-45897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45897 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45897?

CVE-2022-45897 affects Xerox Workcentre 3550 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45897?

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

When was CVE-2022-45897 published?

CVE-2022-45897 was published on 2023-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45897

CVE-2022-45897 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xerox Workcentre 3550 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Xerox Workcentre 3550 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

On Xerox WorkCentre 3550 25.003.03.000 devices, an authenticated attacker can view the SMB server settings and can obtain the stored cleartext credentials associated with those settings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45897?: On Xerox WorkCentre 3550 25.003.03.000 devices, an authenticated attacker can view the SMB server settings and can obtain the stored cleartext credentials associated with those settings.
How severe is CVE-2022-45897?: CVE-2022-45897 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45897 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45897?: CVE-2022-45897 affects Xerox Workcentre 3550 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45897?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45897 published?: CVE-2022-45897 was published on 2023-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:xerox:workcentre_3550_firmware:25.003.03.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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