How severe is CVE-2022-2088?

CVE-2022-2088 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2088 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2088?

CVE-2022-2088 affects Smartics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2088?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-2088 published?

CVE-2022-2088 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2088

CVE-2022-2088 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smartics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Smartics
Published: 2022-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated user with admin privileges may be able to terminate any process on the system running Elcomplus SmartICS v2.3.4.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2088?: An authenticated user with admin privileges may be able to terminate any process on the system running Elcomplus SmartICS v2.3.4.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-2088?: CVE-2022-2088 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2088 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2088?: CVE-2022-2088 affects Smartics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2088?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2088 published?: CVE-2022-2088 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-174-05

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartics:smartics:2.3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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