CVE-2022-50976

CVE-2022-50976 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-1288.

Key facts

Description

A local attacker could cause a full device reset by resetting the device passwords using an invalid reset file via USB.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50976?
A local attacker could cause a full device reset by resetting the device passwords using an invalid reset file via USB.
How severe is CVE-2022-50976?
CVE-2022-50976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-50976 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50976?
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.
Does CVE-2022-50976 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2022-50976 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55953.
When was CVE-2022-50976 published?
CVE-2022-50976 was published on 2026-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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