CVE-2022-37857

Name: CVE-2022-37857
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-08T16:15:08.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37857 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. bilde2910 Hauk v1.6.1 requires a hardcoded password which by default is blank. This hardcoded password is hashed but stored within the config.php file server-side as well as in clear-text on the android client device by default.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

bilde2910 Hauk v1.6.1 requires a hardcoded password which by default is blank. This hardcoded password is hashed but stored within the config.php file server-side as well as in clear-text on the android client device by default.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hauk Project	Hauk	1.6.1

References

https://gainsec.com/2022/08/07/cve-2022-hardcoded-creds-weak-password-hauk-android-location-sharing/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bilde2910/Hauk/issues/187Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://gainsec.com/2022/08/07/cve-2022-hardcoded-creds-weak-password-hauk-android-location-sharing/Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bilde2910/Hauk/issues/187Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37857?

How severe is CVE-2022-37857?

CVE-2022-37857 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37857?

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