Improper input validation in Verbatim Executive Fingerprint Secure Ssd

CVE-2022-28383

An issue was discovered in certain Verbatim drives through 2022-03-31. Due to insufficient firmware validation, an attacker can store malicious firmware code for the USB-to-SATA bridge controller on the USB drive (e.g., by leveraging physical access during the supply chain). This code is then executed. This affects Keypad Secure USB 3.2 Gen 1 Drive Part Number #49428, Store 'n' Go Secure Portable HDD GD25LK01-3637-C VER4.0, Executive Fingerprint Secure SSD GDMSFE01-INI3637-C VER1.1, and Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive Part Number #53650.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.006 (44.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28383?
CVE-2022-28383 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Verbatim Executive Fingerprint Secure Ssd, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2022-06-08.
How severe is CVE-2022-28383?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-28383 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.