CVE-2022-42176: In PCTechSoft PCSecure V5.0.8.xw, use of Hard-coded Credentials in configuration files leads to admin panel ac

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-42176 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting pcsecure. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In PCTechSoft PCSecure V5.0.8.xw, use of Hard-coded Credentials in configuration files leads to admin panel access.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2022-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pctechsoft

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-20 15:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pctechsoft pcsecure DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.8.xw

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.8.xw

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pcsecure || rpm -q pcsecure || pcsecure --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.8.xw (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison pcsecure sudo apt install pcsecure=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.8.xw> sudo apt-mark hold pcsecure

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list pcsecure sudo dnf downgrade pcsecure-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.8.xw> sudo dnf versionlock add pcsecure

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.

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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-2022-42176?

pcsecure: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-42176 being exploited?

CVE-2022-42176 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-2022-42176 affect?

CVE-2022-42176 affects pcsecure. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In PCTechSoft PCSecure V5.0.8.xw, use of Hard-coded Credentials in configuration files leads to admin panel access.

How urgent is CVE-2022-42176?

Priority 39/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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