CVE-2022-2197
CWE-287Published: June 30, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
By using a specific credential string, an attacker with network access to the device’s web interface could circumvent the authentication scheme and perform administrative operations.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability allows an attacker with network access to circumvent authentication on Exemys RME1 devices using a specific credential string. The 9.8 CVSS score highlights the critical risk of unauthorized administrative access.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Update the Exemys RME1 firmware to the latest version. Ensure the device is not accessible from untrusted networks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2197 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2197 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts