How severe is CVE-2022-48073?

CVE-2022-48073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-48073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48073?

CVE-2022-48073 affects Phicomm K2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48073?

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-2022-48073 published?

CVE-2022-48073 was published on 2023-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48073

CVE-2022-48073 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phicomm K2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Phicomm K2 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Phicomm K2G v22.6.3.20 was discovered to store the root and admin passwords in plaintext.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48073?: Phicomm K2G v22.6.3.20 was discovered to store the root and admin passwords in plaintext.
How severe is CVE-2022-48073?: CVE-2022-48073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-48073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48073?: CVE-2022-48073 affects Phicomm K2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48073?: 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-2022-48073 published?: CVE-2022-48073 was published on 2023-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:phicomm:k2_firmware:22.6.534.263:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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