CVE-2022-50696: Sound4 First Firmware hard-coded credentials (CVSS 9.8)

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Sound4 Stream Extension2.4.29

Sound4 Big Voice2 Firmware1.30

Sound4 Big Voice4 Firmware1.2

Sound4 First Firmware1.69 · 2.15

Sound4 Impact Eco Firmware1.16

Sound4 Impact Firmware1.69 · 2.15

Sound4 Pulse Eco Firmware1.16

Sound4 Pulse Firmware1.69 · 2.15

Sound4 Wm2 Firmware1.11

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247949Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170256/SOUND4-IMPACT-FIRST-PULSE-Eco-2.x-Hardcoded-Credentials.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB 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.phpExploitThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2022-50696 being actively exploited?

CVE-2022-50696 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.60%.

How severe is CVE-2022-50696?

CVE-2022-50696 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-50696?

Affected products include Sound4 Stream Extension, Sound4 Big Voice2 Firmware, Sound4 Big Voice4 Firmware, Sound4 First Firmware, Sound4 Impact Eco Firmware, and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50696?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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