HP OfficeConnect Network Switches - Authentication Bypass (CVE-2022-37932)
Description
A potential security vulnerability has been identified in Hewlett Packard Enterprise OfficeConnect 1820, 1850, and 1920S Network Switches. The vulnerability could be remotely exploited to allow authentication bypass. HPE has made the following software updates to resolve the vulnerability in Hewlett Packard Enterprise OfficeConnect 1820, 1850 and 1920S Network switches versions: Prior to PT.02.14; Prior to PC.01.22; Prior to PO.01.21; Prior to PD.02.22;
psychologyCrowdSec Analysis
CVE-2022-37932 is a high-severity vulnerability in HPE OfficeConnect 1820, 1850, and 1920S network switches that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Exploiting this flaw could enable unauthorized access to network management interfaces, potentially leading to full compromise of the affected switches and exposure of sensitive network configurations.
CrowdSec has been tracking this vulnerability and its exploits since 24th of September 2025.
CrowdSec has not observed any significant exploitation activity targeting CVE-2022-37932 across its network. As a result, no community-driven trend analysis is available for this vulnerability at this time.
Attackers exploit authentication bypass by sending crafted POST requests to /login/default_password_cfg.lua or /htdocs/login/default_password_cfg.lua, allowing them to reset the admin password without providing the old password. These endpoints are commonly targeted on HP OfficeConnect switch management interfaces.
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CVE Published | 2022-11-30 |
| Rule Released | 2025-09-24 |
| CrowdSec First Seen | 2025-09-25 |