How severe is CVE-2022-47209?

CVE-2022-47209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-47209 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-2022-47209?

CVE-2022-47209 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47209?

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-2022-47209 published?

CVE-2022-47209 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-47209

CVE-2022-47209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rax30 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Netgear Rax30 Firmware
Published: 2022-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A support user exists on the device and appears to be a backdoor for Technical Support staff. The default password for this account is “support” and cannot be changed by a user via any normally accessible means.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-47209?: A support user exists on the device and appears to be a backdoor for Technical Support staff. The default password for this account is “support” and cannot be changed by a user via any normally accessible means.
How severe is CVE-2022-47209?: CVE-2022-47209 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-47209 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-2022-47209?: CVE-2022-47209 affects Netgear Rax30 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-47209?: 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-2022-47209 published?: CVE-2022-47209 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-37

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rax30_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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