PatchTheCVECVE-2022-28383: An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31
CVE-2022-28383 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware, store \'n\' go secure portable hdd firmware, executive fingerprint secure ssd firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to insufficient firmware validation, an attacker can store malicious firmware code for the USB-to-SATA bridge controller on the USB drive (e.g., by leveraging physical access during the supply chain). This code is then executed. This affects Keypad Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Drive Part Number #49428, Store 'n' Go Secure Portable HDD GD25LK01-3637-C VER4.0, Executive Fingerprint
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2022-06-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-28383?
keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2022-03-31; store \'n\' go secure portable hdd firmware: upgrade to newer than 2022-03-31; executive fingerprint secure ssd firmware: upgrade to newer than 2022-03-31. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-28383 being exploited?
CVE-2022-28383 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-2022-28383 affect?
CVE-2022-28383 affects keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware, store \'n\' go secure portable hdd firmware, executive fingerprint secure ssd firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to insufficient firmware validation, an attacker can store malicious firmware code for the USB-to-SATA bridge controller on the USB drive (e.g., by leveraging physic
How urgent is CVE-2022-28383?
Priority 41/100. Public exploit reference
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