How severe is CVE-2022-46402?

CVE-2022-46402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46402 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46402?

CVE-2022-46402 primarily affects Microchip Bm78 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46402?

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

When was CVE-2022-46402 published?

CVE-2022-46402 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46402

CVE-2022-46402 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microchip Bm78 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-354.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-354
Affected product: Microchip Bm78 Firmware
Published: 2022-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Microchip RN4870 module firmware 1.43 (and the Microchip PIC LightBlue Explorer Demo 4.2 DT100112) accepts PairCon_rmSend with incorrect values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46402?: The Microchip RN4870 module firmware 1.43 (and the Microchip PIC LightBlue Explorer Demo 4.2 DT100112) accepts PairCon_rmSend with incorrect values.
How severe is CVE-2022-46402?: CVE-2022-46402 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46402 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46402?: CVE-2022-46402 primarily affects Microchip Bm78 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46402?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-46402 published?: CVE-2022-46402 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:microchip:bm78_firmware:1.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microchip:bm83_firmware:1.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microchip:rn4870_firmware:1.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microchip:rn4871_firmware:1.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microchip:bm70_firmware:1.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microchip:bm71_firmware:1.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microchip:pic_lightblue_explorer_demo_firmware:4.2_dt100112:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microchip:is1870_firmware:1.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microchip:is1871_firmware:1.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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