CVE-2022-22765

Name: CVE-2022-22765
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-12T03:15:07.363+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22765 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. BD Viper LT system, versions 2.0 and later, contains hardcoded credentials. If exploited, threat actors may be able to access, modify or delete sensitive information, including electronic protected health information (ePHI), protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BD Viper LT system, versions 2.0 and later, contains hardcoded credentials. If exploited, threat actors may be able to access, modify or delete sensitive information, including electronic protected health information (ePHI), protected health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). BD Viper LT system versions 4.0 and later utilize Microsoft Windows 10 and have additional Operating System hardening configurations which increase the attack complexity required to exploit this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.23%

13.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Bd	Viper Lt System Firmware	>= 2.0, < 4.80

References

https://cybersecurity.bd.com/bulletins-and-patches/bd-viper-lt-system-%E2%80%93-hardcoded-credentialsVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-062-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://cybersecurity.bd.com/bulletins-and-patches/bd-viper-lt-system-%E2%80%93-hardcoded-credentialsVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsma-22-062-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22765?

How severe is CVE-2022-22765?

CVE-2022-22765 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22765?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST