CVE-2022-43096

Name: CVE-2022-43096
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-17T23:15:23.81+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43096 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1191

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
M5t	Mediatrix 4102s Firmware	< 48.5.2718

References

https://documentation.media5corp.com/display/MP/DGW+Security+Improvement+Notes+v48.5.2718Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/ProxyStaffy/Mediatrix-CVE-2022-43096Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://documentation.media5corp.com/display/MP/DGW+Security+Improvement+Notes+v48.5.2718Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/ProxyStaffy/Mediatrix-CVE-2022-43096Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43096?

Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.

How severe is CVE-2022-43096?

CVE-2022-43096 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43096?

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-2022-43096?

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Source: NVD / NIST