How serious is CVE-2022-22988?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.1 out of 10, classified as CRITICAL severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2022-22988?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2022-22988 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-22988?

CVE-2022-22988 affects westerndigital edgerover. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22988?

To remediate CVE-2022-22988, check for security patches from westerndigital. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2022-22988

Critical

|9.1

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows an attacker with authenticated access to a device to potentially modify or access sensitive files and directories. However, the attacker must first find a way to log in to the device before they can exploit this weakness.

Technical Description

File and directory permissions have been corrected to prevent unintended users from modifying or accessing resources. It would be more difficult for an authenticated attacker to now traverse through the files and directories. This can only be exploited once an attacker has already found a way to get authenticated access to the device.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredNone

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactNone

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$6,000($5K-$15K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1502 days

Quick Information

Published

Jan 13, 2022

about 4 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 24, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

westerndigital

Product

edgerover

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