CVE-2022-28386: An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-28386?

keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2022-03-31; gd25lk01-3637-c firmware: upgrade to newer than 2022-03-31. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-28386 being exploited?

CVE-2022-28386 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-28386 affect?

CVE-2022-28386 affects keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware, gd25lk01-3637-c firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. The security feature for lockout (e.g., requiring a reformat of the drive after 20 failed unlock attempts) does not work as specified. More than 20 attempts may be made.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-28386?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-28386 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware, gd25lk01-3637-c 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. The security feature for lockout (e.g., requiring a reformat of the drive after 20 failed unlock attempts) does not work as specified. More than 20 attempts may be made. 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	4.6 (Medium)
Attack vector	Physical
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-307
Published	2022-06-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: verbatim

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-08 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

verbatim keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2022-03-31

Fixed in: newer than 2022-03-31

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.

verbatim gd25lk01-3637-c firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2022-03-31

Fixed in: newer than 2022-03-31

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-2022-28386?

keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware: upgrade to newer than 2022-03-31; gd25lk01-3637-c firmware: upgrade to newer than 2022-03-31. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-28386 being exploited?

CVE-2022-28386 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-2022-28386 affect?

CVE-2022-28386 affects keypad secure usb 3.2 gen 1 firmware, gd25lk01-3637-c firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. The security feature for lockout (e.g., requiring a reformat of the drive after 20 failed unlock attempts) does not work as specified. More than 20 attempts may be made.

How urgent is CVE-2022-28386?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-28384 MEDIUM 5.5 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

References

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