How severe is CVE-2022-2005?

CVE-2022-2005 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-2005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2005?

CVE-2022-2005 primarily affects Automationdirect C-more Ea9-t6cl Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2005?

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-2022-2005 published?

CVE-2022-2005 was published on 2022-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2005

CVE-2022-2005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automationdirect C-more Ea9-t6cl 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-319.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Automationdirect C-more Ea9-t6cl Firmware
Published: 2022-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AutomationDirect C-more EA9 HTTP webserver uses an insecure mechanism to transport credentials from client to web server, which may allow an attacker to obtain the login credentials and login as a valid user. This issue affects: AutomationDirect C-more EA9 EA9-T6CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T6CL-R versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T7CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T7CL-R versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T8CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T10CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T10WCL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T12CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T15CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-RHMI versions prior to 6.73; EA9-PGMSW versions prior to 6.73;

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2005?: AutomationDirect C-more EA9 HTTP webserver uses an insecure mechanism to transport credentials from client to web server, which may allow an attacker to obtain the login credentials and login as a valid user. This issue affects: AutomationDirect C-more EA9 EA9-T6CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T6CL-R versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T7CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T7CL-R versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T8CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T10CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T10WCL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T12CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-T15CL versions prior to 6.73; EA9-RHMI versions prior to 6.73; EA9-PGMSW versions prior to 6.73;
How severe is CVE-2022-2005?: CVE-2022-2005 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-2005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2005?: CVE-2022-2005 primarily affects Automationdirect C-more Ea9-t6cl Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2005?: 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-2022-2005 published?: CVE-2022-2005 was published on 2022-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-167-01

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t6cl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t6cl-r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t7cl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t7cl-r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t8cl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t10cl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t10wcl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t12cl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t15cl_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-t15cl-r_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-rhmi_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:automationdirect:c-more_ea9-pgmsw_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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