CVE-2022-2141: SMS-based GPS commands can be executed by MiCODUS MV720 GPS tracker without authentication.

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-2141 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting mv720 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

SMS-based GPS commands can be executed by MiCODUS MV720 GPS tracker without authentication.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287, CWE-306
Published	2022-07-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: micodus

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-07-20 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

micodus mv720 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2141?

mv720 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2141 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2141 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-2141 affect?

CVE-2022-2141 affects mv720 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). SMS-based GPS commands can be executed by MiCODUS MV720 GPS tracker without authentication.

How urgent is CVE-2022-2141?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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