CVE-2022-23854
CVE-2022-23854 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Intouch Access Anywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 47% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 47% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Aveva Intouch Access Anywhere
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere versions 2020 R2 and older are vulnerable to a path traversal exploit that could allow an unauthenticated user with network access to read files on the system outside of the secure gateway web server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-23854?
- AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere versions 2020 R2 and older are vulnerable to a path traversal exploit that could allow an unauthenticated user with network access to read files on the system outside of the secure gateway web server.
- How severe is CVE-2022-23854?
- CVE-2022-23854 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-23854 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 47% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-23854?
- CVE-2022-23854 primarily affects Aveva Intouch Access Anywhere. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-23854?
- 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-2022-23854 published?
- CVE-2022-23854 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://crisec.de/advisory-aveva-intouch-access-anywhere-secure-gateway-path-traversal
- https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2023-001_r.pdf
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-342-02
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch_access_anywhere:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch_access_anywhere:2020:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:aveva:intouch_access_anywhere:2020:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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