Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-23178?

Affected: Hd-Md4x2-4k-E Firmware (Crestron) versions 1.0.0.2159. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-23178 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jun 26, 2024.

Is CVE-2022-23178 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-23178?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-23178?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2022-23178 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2022-23178

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

An issue was discovered on Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E 1.0.0.2159 devices.

Published Jan 15, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024

Key Facts

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CVE-2022-23178 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Hd-Md4x2-4k-E Firmware (Crestron).
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jun 26, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

75%

Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

2 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

An issue was discovered on Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E 1.0.0.2159 devices. When the administrative web interface of the HDMI switcher is accessed unauthenticated, user credentials are disclosed that are valid to authenticate to the web interface. Specifically, aj.html sends a JSON document with uname and upassword fields.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	Jun 26, 2024	n/a	Not reported
CIRCL KEV	Jun 26, 2024	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Hd-Md4x2-4k-E FirmwareCrestron	1.0.0.2159	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 15, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 26, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jun 26, 2024
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-287 Improper Authentication

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

An issue was discovered on Crestron HD-MD4X2-4K-E 1.0.0.2159 devices.
Affected: Hd-Md4x2-4k-E Firmware (Crestron) versions 1.0.0.2159. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Jun 26, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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