How severe is CVE-2021-22648?

CVE-2021-22648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-22648 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-22648?

CVE-2021-22648 primarily affects Ovarro Twinsoft. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-22648?

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-2021-22648 published?

CVE-2021-22648 was published on 2022-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-22648

CVE-2021-22648 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ovarro Twinsoft with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ovarro Twinsoft
Published: 2022-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Ovarro TBox proprietary Modbus file access functions allow attackers to read, alter, or delete the configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-22648?: Ovarro TBox proprietary Modbus file access functions allow attackers to read, alter, or delete the configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2021-22648?: CVE-2021-22648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-22648 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-22648?: CVE-2021-22648 primarily affects Ovarro Twinsoft. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22648?: 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-2021-22648 published?: CVE-2021-22648 was published on 2022-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-054-04

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ovarro:twinsoft:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ovarro:tbox_lt2-530_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ovarro:tbox_lt2-532_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ovarro:tbox_lt2-540_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ovarro:tbox_ms-cpu32_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ovarro:tbox_ms-cpu32-s2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ovarro:tbox_rm2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ovarro:tbox_tg2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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