PatchTheCVECVE-2022-29731: An access control issue in ICT Protege GX/WX 2.08 allows attackers to leak SHA1 password hashes of other users
CVE-2022-29731 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting protege gx firmware, protege wx firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An access control issue in ICT Protege GX/WX 2.08 allows attackers to leak SHA1 password hashes of other users.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 63%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-916 |
| Published | 2022-06-02 |
| 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-2022-29731?
protege gx firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; protege wx firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-29731 being exploited?
CVE-2022-29731 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-2022-29731 affect?
CVE-2022-29731 affects protege gx firmware, protege wx firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). An access control issue in ICT Protege GX/WX 2.08 allows attackers to leak SHA1 password hashes of other users.
How urgent is CVE-2022-29731?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.