CVE-2022-32985

Name: CVE-2022-32985
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-17T23:15:09.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-32985 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201.

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

1.07%

60.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nexans	Gigaswitch 641 Desk V5 Sfp-Vi Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch 641 Desk V5 Sfp-Vi Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch 642 Desk V5 Sfp-2vi Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch 642 Desk V5 Sfp-2vi Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 2tp\(Pd-F\+\) Sfp-Vi 54vdc Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 2tp\(Pd-F\+\) Sfp-Vi 54vdc Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 2tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-Vi 54vdc Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 2tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-Vi 54vdc Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 2tp Sfp-Vi 54vdc Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 2tp Sfp-Vi 54vdc Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Sfp-2vi 230vac Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Sfp-2vi 230vac Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-2vi 54vdc Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-2vi 54vdc Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-2vi 54vdc Ind Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-2vi 54vdc Ind Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-2vi 54vdc Med Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp\(Pse\+\) Sfp-2vi 54vdc Med Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp Sfp-2vi 54vdc Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp Sfp-2vi 54vdc Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp Sfp-2vi 54vdc Ind Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp Sfp-2vi 54vdc Ind Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp Sfp-2vi 54vdc Med Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp Sfp-2vi 54vdc Med Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp Sfp-Vi 230vac Firmware	< 6.02n
Nexans	Gigaswitch V5 Tp Sfp-Vi 230vac Firmware	>= 7.0, < 7.02

References

https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/hardcoded-backdoor-user-outdated-software-components-nexans-ftto-gigaswitch/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.nexans.de/de/products/Data-Network-Solutions/Industrial-and-office-switches.htmlVendor Advisory
https://sec-consult.com/vulnerability-lab/advisory/hardcoded-backdoor-user-outdated-software-components-nexans-ftto-gigaswitch/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.nexans.de/de/products/Data-Network-Solutions/Industrial-and-office-switches.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-32985?

libnx_apl.so on Nexans FTTO GigaSwitch before 6.02N and 7.x before 7.02 implements a Backdoor Account for SSH logins on port 50200 or 50201.

How severe is CVE-2022-32985?

CVE-2022-32985 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32985?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-32985?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST