Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-30623 is an authentication bypass in CHCNAV P5E GNSS version 4.2. The device can incorrectly trust cookie status data instead of normal username and password authentication. The rated impact is moderate, with limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability effects.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate operational security issue. Prioritize if CHCNAV P5E GNSS 4.2 supports field operations, critical surveying, or infrastructure workflows, especially where local access is broadly available.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-288 authentication bypass caused by non-standard cookie validation. A cookie status value can satisfy identification checks without valid credentials. The published CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9 with local attack vector and low complexity. Only CHCNAV P5E GNSS 4.2 is listed in the provided sources.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations operating CHCNAV P5E GNSS devices on version 4.2. The CVSS vector indicates local access, so internet-wide exposure is not supported by the provided evidence.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The CVE description explains the authentication weakness, but no public exploit status, patch status, or campaign activity is provided.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The bundle names one affected product/version and describes cookie-based authentication bypass, but provides no CPEs, patch details, exploit telemetry, or detailed advisory text. Avoid broad product assumptions beyond P5E GNSS 4.2.
Mitigation direction
- Identify CHCNAV P5E GNSS devices and confirm whether version 4.2 is present.
- Check CHCNAV or government advisory guidance for firmware updates or vendor-approved mitigations.
- Restrict access to device management paths to trusted operators and controlled networks.
- Monitor for unexpected authenticated sessions where device logging supports it.
Validation and detection
- Inventory GNSS assets and record model, firmware, and management exposure.
- Confirm whether any device matches CHCNAV P5E GNSS version 4.2.
- Review authentication behavior against vendor guidance without using production-disruptive tests.
- Check available logs for anomalous session creation or configuration changes.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L2.53.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/faq/cve_advisoriesCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.