CVE-2022-1778
CVE-2022-1778 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600
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- Last modified:
Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 while reading a specific configuration file causes a buffer-overflow that causes a failure to start the SYS600. The configuration file can only be accessed by an administrator access. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 version 10 to version 10.3.1. cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-1778?
- Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 while reading a specific configuration file causes a buffer-overflow that causes a failure to start the SYS600. The configuration file can only be accessed by an administrator access. This issue affects: Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X SYS600 version 10 to version 10.3.1. cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:10.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- How severe is CVE-2022-1778?
- CVE-2022-1778 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-2022-1778 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-1778?
- CVE-2022-1778 affects Hitachienergy Microscada X Sys600. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-1778?
- 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-2022-1778 published?
- CVE-2022-1778 was published on 2022-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://publisher.hitachienergy.com/preview?DocumentId=8DBD000106&languageCode=en&Preview=true
- https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=8DBD000106&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:hitachienergy:microscada_x_sys600:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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