VulnerabilityPublished 20 Sep 2022Updated 28 May 2025

CVE-2022-33735: WS7200-10 · Password Verification

Affects WS7200-10Source CVE Database V5

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score

6.5Medium

How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

EPSS: 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 12% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.

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

Attack Vector: Adjacent
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Bold values are the worst case: easiest to exploit or largest impact.

Attack Vector: Adjacent: The vulnerable component is bound to the network stack, but the attack is limited at the protocol level to a logically adjacent topology. This can mean an attack must be launched from the same shared physical (e.g., Bluetooth or IEEE 802.11) or logical (e.g., local IP subnet) network, or from within a secure or otherwise limited administrative domain (e.g., MPLS, secure VPN to an administrative network zone).
Attack Complexity: Low: Specialized access conditions or extenuating circumstances do not exist. An attacker can expect repeatable success against the vulnerable component.
Privileges Required: None: The attacker is unauthorized prior to attack, and therefore does not require any access to settings or files to carry out an attack.
User Interaction: None: The vulnerable system can be exploited without any interaction from any user.
Scope: Unchanged: An exploited vulnerability can only affect resources managed by the same security authority. In this case, the vulnerable component and the impacted component are either the same, or both are managed by the same security authority.
Confidentiality: High: There is total loss of confidentiality, resulting in all resources within the impacted component being divulged to the attacker. Alternatively, access to only some restricted information is obtained, but the disclosed information presents a direct, serious impact.
Integrity: None: There is no loss of integrity within the impacted component.
Availability: None: There is no impact to availability within the impacted component.

Definitions: FIRST CVSS v3.1 specification.

Exploitation evidence

Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Sep 2022
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.

Disclosed: The CVE record is public on cve.org. Its publication is t = 0.
Detectable: A public nuclei template can find exposed instances, for defenders and attackers alike.
Weaponised: Public exploit code exists in Metasploit or Exploit-DB, or CISA SSVC or the CVSS exploit maturity reports a public proof of concept.
Exploited in the wild: CISA KEV lists it, CISA SSVC rates exploitation active, or a source reports attacks.
Observed by OffSeq Mirage: OffSeq Mirage honeypot sensors recorded attack traffic for this CVE, or found exposed hosts without attack traffic.

Moments are spaced evenly, not to scale; a dashed line marks a gap of six months or more. Deltas count from t = 0. Sources that give only a date (CISA KEV, Exploit-DB, or a time of exactly 00:00Z) read “same day” rather than hours. Metasploit modules carry the flaw’s disclosure date, not their release date, and nuclei templates carry no date, so both appear above but not on the timeline.

What to do

Affected software

Product	Affected	Fixed in
n/a WS7200-10	Affected =11.0.2.13	Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate this vulnerability, European organizations should implement strict network segmentation to limit LAN access to WS7200-10 devices only to trusted administrators and systems. Deploy network access controls such as 802.1X authentication and VLAN segmentation to reduce the attack surface. Monitor authentication logs on WS7200-10 devices for repeated failed login attempts to detect brute force activity early. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) capable of identifying anomalous authentication patterns. If possible, disable or restrict remote management interfaces that are accessible from less secure network segments. Since no patches are currently available, coordinate with the device vendor for firmware updates or security advisories. Additionally, enforce strong password policies and consider multi-factor authentication if supported by the device. Regularly audit device configurations and update credentials to reduce the risk of compromise. Finally, conduct internal security awareness training to reduce insider threats and ensure that only authorized personnel have physical or network access to these devices.

Description

There is a password verification vulnerability in WS7200-10 11.0.2.13. Attackers on the LAN may use brute force cracking to obtain passwords, which may cause sensitive system information to be disclosed.

Impact

For European organizations, this vulnerability poses a significant risk, especially for those deploying WS7200-10 devices within their internal networks. Since the attack requires LAN access, the threat is primarily from insider threats or attackers who have gained a foothold inside the network perimeter. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive system information, which may include network configurations, credentials, or other data that could facilitate further attacks or lateral movement within the network. This could compromise confidentiality and potentially lead to data breaches or disruption of network services. Organizations in sectors with stringent data protection requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, could face regulatory consequences if sensitive data is exposed. Additionally, the lack of patches increases the window of exposure, making timely detection and network segmentation critical. The medium severity rating indicates that while the vulnerability is not immediately catastrophic, it is a credible threat that requires attention to prevent escalation.

CWE-307Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (opens in a new tab)
Base weaknessOWASP Top 10 A07:2025: Authentication Failures (opens in a new tab)
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
Architecture and Design
Common protection mechanisms include: Disconnecting the user after a small number of failed attempts; Implementing a timeout; Locking out a targeted account; Requiring a computational task on the user's part.
Architecture and Design · Libraries or Frameworks
Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid.
OWASP Cheat Sheets
Authentication (opens in a new tab)
Transport Layer Protection (opens in a new tab)
TLS Cipher String (opens in a new tab)
OWASP ASVS 4.0.3
V2.2.1 (opens in a new tab)
V2.8.5 (opens in a new tab)
V2.8.4 (opens in a new tab)
Attack patterns
Dictionary-based Password Attack (opens in a new tab)
Password Brute Forcing (opens in a new tab)
Password Spraying (opens in a new tab)
Credential Stuffing (opens in a new tab)
Use of Known Kerberos Credentials (opens in a new tab)
From MITRE CWE, MITRE CAPEC and OWASP (Top 10, OpenCRE).

References

huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20220628-01-2eda0853-en (opens in a new tab)

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Affected software

Description

AI analysisMachine-generated, updated 7 Jul 2025, 07:56 UTC

WeaknessesCWE-307

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