CVE-2022-40494
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2022-40494 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NPS before v0.26.10 was discovered to contain an authentication bypass vulnerability via constantly generating and sending the Auth key and Timestamp parameters.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NPS before v0.26.10 was discovered to contain an authentication bypass vulnerability via constantly generating and sending the Auth key and Timestamp parameters.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ehang-Io | Nps | >= 0.19.0, <= 0.26.10 |
References
- https://blog.carrot2.cn/2022/08/cve-2022-40494.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.carrot2.cn/2022/08/cve-2022-40494.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-40494?
NPS before v0.26.10 was discovered to contain an authentication bypass vulnerability via constantly generating and sending the Auth key and Timestamp parameters.
How severe is CVE-2022-40494?
CVE-2022-40494 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40494?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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