CVE-2022-29948: Due to an insecure design, the Lepin EP-KP001 flash drive through KP001_V19 is vulnerable to an authentication

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-29948?

lepinep-kp001 firmware: upgrade to newer than kp001_v19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-29948 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29948 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-2022-29948 affect?

CVE-2022-29948 affects lepinep-kp001 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Due to an insecure design, the Lepin EP-KP001 flash drive through KP001_V19 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass attack that enables an attacker to gain access to the stored encrypted data. Normally, the encrypted disk partition with t

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-29948?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.6UPGRADE

CVE-2022-29948 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting lepinep-kp001 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Due to an insecure design, the Lepin EP-KP001 flash drive through KP001_V19 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass attack that enables an attacker to gain access to the stored encrypted data. Normally, the encrypted disk partition with this data is unlocked by entering the correct passcode (6 to 14 digits) via the keypad and pressing the Unlock button. This authentication is performed by an unknown microcontroller. By replacing this microcontr

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 57%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2022-06-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lepin ep-kp001 project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-10 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lepin ep-kp001 project lepinep-kp001 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: <= kp001_v19

Fixed in: newer than kp001_v19

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-2022-29948?

lepinep-kp001 firmware: upgrade to newer than kp001_v19. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-29948 being exploited?

CVE-2022-29948 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-2022-29948 affect?

CVE-2022-29948 affects lepinep-kp001 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Due to an insecure design, the Lepin EP-KP001 flash drive through KP001_V19 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass attack that enables an attacker to gain access to the stored encrypted data. Normally, the encrypted disk partition with t

How urgent is CVE-2022-29948?

Priority 32/100. Public exploit reference

References

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