CVE-2022-40269: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27 model v

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-40269?

gt softgot2000: upgrade to 1.290c; gt27 firmware: upgrade to 01.48.000; gt25 firmware: upgrade to 01.48.000. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-40269 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40269 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-2022-40269 affect?

CVE-2022-40269 affects gt softgot2000, gt27 firmware, gt25 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27 model versions 01.14.000 to 01.47.000, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT25 model versions 01.14.000 to 01.47.000 and Mits

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-40269?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-40269 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting gt softgot2000, gt27 firmware, gt25 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27 model versions 01.14.000 to 01.47.000, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT25 model versions 01.14.000 to 01.47.000 and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GT SoftGOT2000 versions 1.265B to 1.285X allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information from users' browsers or spoof legitimate users by abusing inapprop

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-290
Published	2023-02-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Mitsubishi Electric Corporation · Vendor: mitsubishielectric

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-02 08:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mitsubishielectric gt softgot2000 UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.265b and < 1.290c

Fixed in: 1.290c

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.265b

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gt-softgot2000 || rpm -q gt-softgot2000 || gt-softgot2000 --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.290c (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gt-softgot2000

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gt-softgot2000

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.265b (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gt-softgot2000 sudo apt install gt-softgot2000=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.265b> sudo apt-mark hold gt-softgot2000

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gt-softgot2000 sudo dnf downgrade gt-softgot2000-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.265b> sudo dnf versionlock add gt-softgot2000

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

mitsubishielectric gt27 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: >= 01.14.000 and < 01.48.000

Fixed in: 01.48.000

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 01.14.000

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.

mitsubishielectric gt25 firmware UPGRADE

Affected: >= 01.14.000 and < 01.48.000

Fixed in: 01.48.000

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 01.14.000

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-2022-40269?

gt softgot2000: upgrade to 1.290c; gt27 firmware: upgrade to 01.48.000; gt25 firmware: upgrade to 01.48.000. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-40269 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40269 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-2022-40269 affect?

CVE-2022-40269 affects gt softgot2000, gt27 firmware, gt25 firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27 model versions 01.14.000 to 01.47.000, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT25 model versions 01.14.000 to 01.47.000 and Mits

How urgent is CVE-2022-40269?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Mitsubishi Electric vulnerabilities

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