How severe is CVE-2022-21214?

CVE-2022-21214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-21214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21214?

CVE-2022-21214 affects Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21214?

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-2022-21214 published?

CVE-2022-21214 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21214

CVE-2022-21214 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware
Published: 2022-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may lead to code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21214?: The affected product is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may lead to code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-21214?: CVE-2022-21214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-21214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21214?: CVE-2022-21214 affects Fujielectric Alpha5 Smart Loader Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21214?: 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-2022-21214 published?: CVE-2022-21214 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-090-03

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:fujielectric:alpha5_smart_loader_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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