CVE-2022-29083 MEDIUM

CVE-2022-29083

Vendor Dell
Product CPG BIOS
Weakness CWE-287 · Improper authentication
Published August 9, 2022
Last update April 14, 2026

CVSS base score

6.8/10
Attack vector Physical
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Prior Dell BIOS versions contain an Improper Authentication vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker with physical access to the system could potentially exploit this vulnerability by bypassing drive security mechanisms in order to gain access to the system.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 9, 2022 CVE published
April 14, 2026 Record updated