How severe is CVE-2022-21219?

CVE-2022-21219 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-2022-21219 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-21219?

CVE-2022-21219 affects Omron Cx-programmer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21219?

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-2022-21219 published?

CVE-2022-21219 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-21219

CVE-2022-21219 is a high-severity vulnerability in Omron Cx-programmer 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Omron Cx-programmer
Published: 2022-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in CX-Programmer v9.76.1 and earlier which is a part of CX-One (v4.60) suite allows an attacker to cause information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution by having a user to open a specially crafted CXP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-21219?: Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in CX-Programmer v9.76.1 and earlier which is a part of CX-One (v4.60) suite allows an attacker to cause information disclosure and/or arbitrary code execution by having a user to open a specially crafted CXP file.
How severe is CVE-2022-21219?: CVE-2022-21219 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-2022-21219 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-21219?: CVE-2022-21219 affects Omron Cx-programmer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21219?: 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-2022-21219 published?: CVE-2022-21219 was published on 2022-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU90121984/index.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:omron:cx-programmer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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