How severe is CVE-2021-22288?

CVE-2021-22288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22288 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22288?

CVE-2021-22288 primarily affects Abb Pni800 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22288?

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.

When was CVE-2021-22288 published?

CVE-2021-22288 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22288

CVE-2021-22288 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abb Pni800 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Abb Pni800 Firmware
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the ABB SPIET800 and PNI800 module allows an attacker to cause the denial of service or make the module unresponsive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22288?: Improper Input Validation vulnerability in the ABB SPIET800 and PNI800 module allows an attacker to cause the denial of service or make the module unresponsive.
How severe is CVE-2021-22288?: CVE-2021-22288 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22288 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22288?: CVE-2021-22288 primarily affects Abb Pni800 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22288?: 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.
When was CVE-2021-22288 published?: CVE-2021-22288 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=7PAA001353&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:abb:pni800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:abb:spiet800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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