CVE-2022-28383

Name: CVE-2022-28383
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-08T16:15:08.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28383 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to insufficient firmware validation, an attacker can store malicious firmware code for the USB-to-SATA bridge controller on the USB drive (e.g., by leveraging physical access during the supply chain). EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to insufficient firmware validation, an attacker can store malicious firmware code for the USB-to-SATA bridge controller on the USB drive (e.g., by leveraging physical access during the supply chain). This code is then executed. This affects Keypad Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Drive Part Number #49428, Store 'n' Go Secure Portable HDD GD25LK01-3637-C VER4.0, Executive Fingerprint Secure SSD GDMSFE01-INI3637-C VER1.1, and Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive Part Number #53650.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.58%

43.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Verbatim	Keypad Secure Usb 3.2 Gen 1 Firmware	<= 2022-03-31
Verbatim	Store \'N\' Go Secure Portable Hdd Firmware	<= 2022-03-31
Verbatim	Executive Fingerprint Secure Ssd Firmware	<= 2022-03-31
Verbatim	Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive Firmware	<= 2022-03-31

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167482/Verbatim-Keypad-Secure-USB-3.2-Gen-1-Drive-Missing-Control.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167508/Verbatim-Store-N-Go-Secure-Portable-HDD-GD25LK01-3637-C-VER4.0-Missing-Trust.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167535/Verbatim-Fingerprint-Secure-Portable-Hard-Drive-53650-Missing-Trust.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167539/Verbatim-Executive-Fingerprint-Secure-SSD-GDMSFE01-INI3637-C-VER1.1-Missing-Trust.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/10Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/12Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/19Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/25Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-003.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-007.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-011.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-016.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-045.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167482/Verbatim-Keypad-Secure-USB-3.2-Gen-1-Drive-Missing-Control.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167508/Verbatim-Store-N-Go-Secure-Portable-HDD-GD25LK01-3637-C-VER4.0-Missing-Trust.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167535/Verbatim-Fingerprint-Secure-Portable-Hard-Drive-53650-Missing-Trust.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167539/Verbatim-Executive-Fingerprint-Secure-SSD-GDMSFE01-INI3637-C-VER1.1-Missing-Trust.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/10Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/12Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/19Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Jun/25Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2022/Oct/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-003.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-007.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-011.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-016.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2022-045.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28383?

How severe is CVE-2022-28383?

CVE-2022-28383 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28383?

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