How severe is CVE-2021-22282?

CVE-2021-22282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22282?

CVE-2021-22282 affects Br-automation Automation Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22282?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2021-22282 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2021-22282 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9428.

When was CVE-2021-22282 published?

CVE-2021-22282 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22282

CVE-2021-22282 is a high-severity vulnerability in Br-automation Automation Studio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2021-9428
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Br-automation Automation Studio
Published: 2024-02-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio allows Local Execution of Code.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.12.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22282?: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability in B&R Industrial Automation Automation Studio allows Local Execution of Code.This issue affects Automation Studio: from 4.0 through 4.12.
How severe is CVE-2021-22282?: CVE-2021-22282 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22282?: CVE-2021-22282 affects Br-automation Automation Studio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2021-22282 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2021-22282 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2021-9428.
When was CVE-2021-22282 published?: CVE-2021-22282 was published on 2024-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.br-automation.com/fileadmin/2021-12_RCE_Vulnerability_in_BnR_Automation_Studio-1b993aeb.pdf

Affected products (1)

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