CVE-2022-28385Public exploit

Malicious code execution via unsigned drive image

Published Jun 8, 2022 · Updated Aug 3, 2024

Insufficient verification in Verbatim Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive #53650 allows attackers to execute malicious software via a modified emulated CD-ROM image. The drive stores Windows and macOS client software as an ISO-9660 image in hidden sectors that can be rewritten through special IOCTL access or an external enclosure, without integrity checks. Temporary physical access during supply-chain handling is sufficient to replace the image; later users can execute the software and attackers can decrypt stored data when the altered drive accepts an attacker-controlled password.

CVSS severity4.6
Medium
EPSS probability0.32%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Insufficient verification in Verbatim Fingerprint Secure Portable Hard Drive #53650 allows attackers to execute malicious software via a modified emulated CD-ROM image. The drive stores Windows and macOS client software as an ISO-9660 image in hidden sectors that can be rewritten through special IOCTL access or an external enclosure, without integrity checks. Temporary physical access during supply-chain handling is sufficient to replace the image; later users can execute the software and attackers can decrypt stored data when the altered drive accepts an attacker-controlled password.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-28385
Published
Jun 8, 2022
Updated
Aug 3, 2024
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-345, T1195.002
Attack vector
physical
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 8, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 3, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectorphysical
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

4.6NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
2.1NVDAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectorphysical
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-345Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
T1195.002Compromise Software Supply Chain

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