CVE-2022-46400: microchip bm70_firmware Improper Authentication
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumModified
Published 19-12-2022Last modified 17-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-46400 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Improper Authentication vulnerability in microchip bm70_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.7% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.64%
0%100%
Low · +0.02 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 19-12-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Microchip RN4870 module firmware 1.43 (and the Microchip PIC LightBlue Explorer Demo 4.2 DT100112) allows attackers to bypass passkey entry in legacy pairing.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:LSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
0.64%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
50%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.02 pp
From 0.62% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.64%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (computer.org)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microchip9 products
- bm70_firmware1.43
- bm71_firmware1.43
- bm78_firmware1.43
- bm83_firmware1.43
- is1870_firmware1.43
1 vendor · 9 products
References
4 links- www.computer.org/csdl/proceedings/sp/2023/1He7WWuJExGThird Party Advisory
- www.computer.org/csdl/proceedings-article/sp/2023/933600a521/1He7Yja1AYMExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- microchip.comProduct
- www.microchip.com/en-us/…Vendor Advisory