CVE-2022-24693

Name: CVE-2022-24693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-30T02:15:08.96+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24693 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Baicells Nova436Q and Neutrino 430 devices with firmware through QRTB 2.7.8 have hardcoded credentials that are easily discovered, and can be used by remote attackers to authenticate via ssh. (The credentials are stored in the firmware, encrypted by the crypt function.). EPSS estimates a 3.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Baicells Nova436Q and Neutrino 430 devices with firmware through QRTB 2.7.8 have hardcoded credentials that are easily discovered, and can be used by remote attackers to authenticate via ssh. (The credentials are stored in the firmware, encrypted by the crypt function.)

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.27%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Baicells	Nova436q Firmware	<= qrtb_2.7.8
Baicells	Neutrino 430 Firmware	<= qrtb_2.7.8

References

https://github.com/lukejenkins/CVE-2022-24693Third Party Advisory
https://img.baicells.com/Upload/20210909/FILE/98d2752f-6e83-49b1-9dab-d291e9023db6.pdfRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://na.baicells.com/Service/FirmwareVendor Advisory
https://github.com/lukejenkins/CVE-2022-24693Third Party Advisory
https://img.baicells.com/Upload/20210909/FILE/98d2752f-6e83-49b1-9dab-d291e9023db6.pdfRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://na.baicells.com/Service/FirmwareVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24693?

How severe is CVE-2022-24693?

CVE-2022-24693 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24693?

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