CVE-2022-1596
CVE-2022-1596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abb Rex640 Pcl1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-732.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-732
- Affected product: Abb Rex640 Pcl1 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in ABB REX640 PCL1, REX640 PCL2, REX640 PCL3 allows an authenticated attacker to launch an attack against the user database file and try to take control of an affected system node.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1596?
- Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in ABB REX640 PCL1, REX640 PCL2, REX640 PCL3 allows an authenticated attacker to launch an attack against the user database file and try to take control of an affected system node.
- How severe is CVE-2022-1596?
- CVE-2022-1596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-1596 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1596?
- CVE-2022-1596 primarily affects Abb Rex640 Pcl1 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1596?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-1596 published?
- CVE-2022-1596 was published on 2022-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:abb:rex640_pcl1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abb:rex640_pcl2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:abb:rex640_pcl3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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