Is CVE-2022-23768 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-23768 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-23768 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-23768 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23768?

CVE-2022-23768 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-23768

CWE-284Published: September 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This Vulnerability in NIS-HAP11AC is caused by an exposed external port for the telnet service. Remote attackers use this vulnerability to induce all attacks such as source code hijacking, remote control of the device.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Neoinfosys NIS-HAP11AC device exposes a telnet service on an external port, which allows remote attackers to hijack source code or take full control of the device. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Disable the telnet service and restrict access to the device management interface to trusted networks only.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-23768 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.