How severe is CVE-2022-1159?

CVE-2022-1159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-1159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1159?

CVE-2022-1159 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Controllogix 5580 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1159?

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-2022-1159 published?

CVE-2022-1159 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1159

CVE-2022-1159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Controllogix 5580 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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 7.7)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Controllogix 5580 Firmware
Published: 2022-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer (all versions) are vulnerable when an attacker who achieves administrator access on a workstation running Studio 5000 Logix Designer could inject controller code undetectable to a user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1159?: Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer (all versions) are vulnerable when an attacker who achieves administrator access on a workstation running Studio 5000 Logix Designer could inject controller code undetectable to a user.
How severe is CVE-2022-1159?: CVE-2022-1159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-1159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1159?: CVE-2022-1159 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Controllogix 5580 Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1159?: 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-2022-1159 published?: CVE-2022-1159 was published on 2022-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-090-07

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:controllogix_5580_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:guardlogix_5580_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compactlogix_5380_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compactlogix_5480_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:rockwellautomation:compact_guardlogix_5380_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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