How severe is CVE-2022-2140?

CVE-2022-2140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-2140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2140?

CVE-2022-2140 affects Smartics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2140?

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-2022-2140 published?

CVE-2022-2140 was published on 2022-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2140

CVE-2022-2140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Smartics with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Smartics
Published: 2022-06-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Elcomplus SmartICS v2.3.4.0 does not neutralize user-controllable input, which allows an authenticated user to inject arbitrary code into specific parameters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2140?: Elcomplus SmartICS v2.3.4.0 does not neutralize user-controllable input, which allows an authenticated user to inject arbitrary code into specific parameters.
How severe is CVE-2022-2140?: CVE-2022-2140 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2140?: CVE-2022-2140 affects Smartics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2140?: 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-2022-2140 published?: CVE-2022-2140 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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