CVE-2022-43442

Name: CVE-2022-43442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-05T04:15:10.187+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43442 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Plaintext storage of a password vulnerability exists in +F FS040U software versions v2.3.4 and earlier, which may allow an attacker to obtain the login password of +F FS040U and log in to the management console.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Plaintext storage of a password vulnerability exists in +F FS040U software versions v2.3.4 and earlier, which may allow an attacker to obtain the login password of +F FS040U and log in to the management console.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Fsi	Fs040u Firmware	<= 2.3.4

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN74285622/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.fsi.co.jp/mobile/plusF/news/22102801.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.fsi.co.jp/mobile/plusF/news/22102802.htmlNot Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.fsi.co.jp/mobile/plusF/news/22102803.htmlNot Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.fsi.co.jp/mobile/plusF/news/22102804.htmlNot Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN74285622/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://www.fsi.co.jp/mobile/plusF/news/22102801.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.fsi.co.jp/mobile/plusF/news/22102802.htmlNot Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.fsi.co.jp/mobile/plusF/news/22102803.htmlNot Applicable, Vendor Advisory
https://www.fsi.co.jp/mobile/plusF/news/22102804.htmlNot Applicable, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43442?

How severe is CVE-2022-43442?

CVE-2022-43442 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43442?

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