CVE-2022-38625

Name: CVE-2022-38625
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-29T23:15:08.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38625 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Patlite NH-FB v1.46 and below was discovered to contain insufficient firmware validation during the upgrade firmware file upload process. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to create and upload their own custom-built firmware and inject malicious code. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Patlite NH-FB v1.46 and below was discovered to contain insufficient firmware validation during the upgrade firmware file upload process. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to create and upload their own custom-built firmware and inject malicious code. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is a design choice, not a vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.47%

36.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Patlite	Nbm-D88n Firmware	<= 1.46
Patlite	Nhl-3fb1 Firmware	<= 1.46
Patlite	Nhl-3fv1n Firmware	<= 1.46

References

https://gist.github.com/Nwqda/dfad4e11b545dd40aebca6031d202f66Broken Link
https://www.patlite.com/network-products/lineup/nh-fb.htmlProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9FH6U2VR8Permissions Required
https://gist.github.com/Nwqda/dfad4e11b545dd40aebca6031d202f66Broken Link
https://www.patlite.com/network-products/lineup/nh-fb.htmlProduct, Vendor Advisory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r9FH6U2VR8Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38625?

How severe is CVE-2022-38625?

CVE-2022-38625 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38625?

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