How severe is CVE-2022-22722?

CVE-2022-22722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22722?

CVE-2022-22722 affects Schneider-electric Easergy P5 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22722?

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-2022-22722 published?

CVE-2022-22722 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22722

CVE-2022-22722 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Easergy P5 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Schneider-electric Easergy P5 Firmware
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could result in information disclosure. If an attacker were to obtain the SSH cryptographic key for the device and take active control of the local operational network connected to the product they could potentially observe and manipulate traffic associated with product configuration. Affected Product: Easergy P5 (All firmware versions prior to V01.401.101)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22722?: A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could result in information disclosure. If an attacker were to obtain the SSH cryptographic key for the device and take active control of the local operational network connected to the product they could potentially observe and manipulate traffic associated with product configuration. Affected Product: Easergy P5 (All firmware versions prior to V01.401.101)
How severe is CVE-2022-22722?: CVE-2022-22722 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22722?: CVE-2022-22722 affects Schneider-electric Easergy P5 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22722?: 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-2022-22722 published?: CVE-2022-22722 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2022-011-03

Affected products (1)

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