PatchTheCVECVE-2022-28384: An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31
CVE-2022-28384 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware, store \'n\' go secure portable hdd 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 an insecure design, they allow an offline brute-force attack for determining the correct passcode, and thus gaining unauthorized access to the stored encrypted data. This affects Keypad Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Drive Part Number #49428 and Store 'n' Go Secure Portable HDD GD25LK01-3637-C VER4.0.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-307 |
| 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-2022-28384?
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. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-28384 being exploited?
CVE-2022-28384 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-2022-28384 affect?
CVE-2022-28384 affects keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware, store \'n\' go secure portable hdd firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to an insecure design, they allow an offline brute-force attack for determining the correct passcode, and thus gaining unauthorized access to the stored encrypted da
How urgent is CVE-2022-28384?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference
Related CVEs
- CVE-2022-28386 MEDIUM 4.6 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31
- CVE-2022-28383 MEDIUM 6.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31
- CVE-2022-28382 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31