CVE-2022-50696

Name: CVE-2022-50696
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-12-30T23:15:45.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-50696 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco versions 2.x and below contain hardcoded credentials embedded in server binaries that cannot be modified through normal device operations. Attackers can leverage these static credentials to gain unauthorized access to the device across Linux and Windows distributions without requiring user interaction.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SOUND4 IMPACT/FIRST/PULSE/Eco versions 2.x and below contain hardcoded credentials embedded in server binaries that cannot be modified through normal device operations. Attackers can leverage these static credentials to gain unauthorized access to the device across Linux and Windows distributions without requiring user interaction.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

CVSS 4.0

9.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sound4	First Firmware	2.15
Sound4	First Firmware	1.69
Sound4	Impact Eco Firmware	1.16
Sound4	Pulse Eco Firmware	1.16
Sound4	Big Voice4 Firmware	1.2
Sound4	Big Voice2 Firmware	1.30
Sound4	Wm2 Firmware	1.11
Sound4	Impact Firmware	2.15
Sound4	Impact Firmware	1.69
Sound4	Pulse Firmware	2.15
Sound4	Pulse Firmware	1.69
Sound4	Stream Extension	2.4.29

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247949Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170256/SOUND4-IMPACT-FIRST-PULSE-Eco-2.x-Hardcoded-Credentials.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.sound4.com/Product
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/sound-impactfirstpulseeco-x-hardcoded-credentials-authentication-bypassThird Party Advisory
https://www.zeroscience.mk/en/vulnerabilities/ZSL-2022-5729.phpExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 30, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50696?

How severe is CVE-2022-50696?

CVE-2022-50696 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50696?

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-2022-50696?

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Source: NVD / NIST