PatchTheCVECVE-2022-40187: Foresight GC3 Launch Monitor 1.3.15.68 ships with a Target Communication Framework (TCF) service enabled
CVE-2022-40187 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting gc3 launch monitor firmware, launch pro firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Foresight GC3 Launch Monitor 1.3.15.68 ships with a Target Communication Framework (TCF) service enabled. This service listens on a TCP port on all interfaces and allows for process debugging, file system modification, and terminal access as the root user. In conjunction with a hosted wireless access point and the known passphrase of FSSPORTS, an attacker could use this service to modify a device and steal intellectual property.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.0 (High) |
| Attack vector | Adjacent network |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.9% (top 42%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2022-10-13 |
| 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-2022-40187?
gc3 launch monitor firmware: upgrade to 1.5.0.2; launch pro firmware: upgrade to 1.5.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-40187 being exploited?
CVE-2022-40187 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-2022-40187 affect?
CVE-2022-40187 affects gc3 launch monitor firmware, launch pro firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Foresight GC3 Launch Monitor 1.3.15.68 ships with a Target Communication Framework (TCF) service enabled. This service listens on a TCP port on all interfaces and allows for process debugging, file system modification, and terminal access a
How urgent is CVE-2022-40187?
Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference