CVE-2022-37418

Name: CVE-2022-37418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-24T06:15:07.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.4/10EPSS 0.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37418 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.4/10 on the CVSS scale. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) receiving unit on certain Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai vehicles through 2017 allows remote attackers to perform unlock operations and force a resynchronization after capturing two consecutive valid key fob signals over the radio, aka a RollBack attack. The attacker retains the ability to unlock indefinitely.. EPSS estimates a 0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) receiving unit on certain Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai vehicles through 2017 allows remote attackers to perform unlock operations and force a resynchronization after capturing two consecutive valid key fob signals over the radio, aka a RollBack attack. The attacker retains the ability to unlock indefinitely.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.90%

55.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-294

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nissan	Nissan Firmware	<= 2017
Kia	Kia Firmware	<= 2017
Hyundai	Hyundai Firmware	<= 2017

References

https://hackaday.com/2022/08/17/rollback-breaks-into-your-car/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/codex/rollback-a-new-time-agnostic-replay-attack-against-the-automotive-remote-keyless-entry-systems-df5f99ba9490Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.blackhat.com/us-22/briefings/schedule/#rollback---a-new-time-agnostic-replay-attack-against-the-automotive-remote-keyless-entry-systems-27185Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pcmag.com/news/is-your-car-key-fob-vulnerable-to-this-simple-replay-attackPress/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYodcy84oQL1gxwiuRm13xRXxTQL9cO5tExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://hackaday.com/2022/08/17/rollback-breaks-into-your-car/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://medium.com/codex/rollback-a-new-time-agnostic-replay-attack-against-the-automotive-remote-keyless-entry-systems-df5f99ba9490Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.blackhat.com/us-22/briefings/schedule/#rollback---a-new-time-agnostic-replay-attack-against-the-automotive-remote-keyless-entry-systems-27185Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.pcmag.com/news/is-your-car-key-fob-vulnerable-to-this-simple-replay-attackPress/Media Coverage, Third Party Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYodcy84oQL1gxwiuRm13xRXxTQL9cO5tExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37418?

How severe is CVE-2022-37418?

CVE-2022-37418 has a CVSS score of 6.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37418?

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