PatchTheCVECVE-2022-43096: Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.
CVE-2022-43096 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting mediatrix 4102s firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Physical |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1191 |
| Published | 2022-11-17 |
| 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-2022-43096?
mediatrix 4102s firmware: upgrade to 48.5.2718. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-43096 being exploited?
CVE-2022-43096 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-2022-43096 affect?
CVE-2022-43096 affects mediatrix 4102s firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). Mediatrix 4102 before v48.5.2718 allows local attackers to gain root access via the UART port.
How urgent is CVE-2022-43096?
Priority 40/100. Public exploit reference