Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This issue can expose typed data, including passwords, when Telepad PC Keyboard WiFi & Bluetooth is used and an attacker can intercept traffic between the connected device and server. It is not in CISA KEV, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation, but confidentiality impact is high where sensitive keystrokes are involved.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted confidentiality risk, not a broad emergency. Prioritize environments where employees may type passwords, customer data, or operational secrets through the affected app.
Technical view
CVE-2022-45480 is CWE-319 cleartext transmission affecting Telepad PC Keyboard WiFi & Bluetooth versions <= 30. The CVSS 3.1 score is 5.9 with high confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. The reported attack requires a man-in-the-middle position and high attack complexity.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations or users running Telepad PC Keyboard WiFi & Bluetooth version 30 or earlier, especially on shared, hostile, or poorly controlled networks where interception is plausible.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and KEV is false. Exploitation depends on being positioned between the server and connected device, then observing cleartext data including keystrokes.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to product, version range, CWE-319, CVSS, and the Synopsys advisory reference. The bundle does not provide exploit details, packet format, proof-of-concept, active exploitation evidence, or a confirmed fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Identify and remove or replace affected Telepad installations where sensitive input is possible.
- Check Telepad or vendor guidance for updated versions or official mitigation advice.
- Avoid using the app on public, guest, or untrusted networks.
- Do not enter passwords, secrets, or regulated data through affected versions.
- Segment or restrict device-to-server traffic to trusted networks only.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints and mobile devices for Telepad PC Keyboard WiFi & Bluetooth.
- Confirm installed versions and flag version 30 or earlier.
- Review whether the app is used for credentials or sensitive workflows.
- Assess network paths where device-to-server interception is realistic.
- Monitor vendor and CVE records for fixed-version details.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.9 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.23.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.9MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
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CWE details
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Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.