How severe is CVE-2022-24318?

CVE-2022-24318 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-2022-24318 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-24318?

CVE-2022-24318 primarily affects Schneider-electric Clearscada. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24318?

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-2022-24318 published?

CVE-2022-24318 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-24318

CVE-2022-24318 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Clearscada 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Schneider-electric Clearscada
Published: 2022-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability exists that could cause non-encrypted communication with the server when outdated versions of the ViewX client are used. Affected Product: ClearSCADA (All Versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 (All Versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020 (All Versions)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-24318?: A CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability exists that could cause non-encrypted communication with the server when outdated versions of the ViewX client are used. Affected Product: ClearSCADA (All Versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 (All Versions), EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020 (All Versions)
How severe is CVE-2022-24318?: CVE-2022-24318 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-2022-24318 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-24318?: CVE-2022-24318 primarily affects Schneider-electric Clearscada. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-24318?: 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-2022-24318 published?: CVE-2022-24318 was published on 2022-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2022-039-05

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:clearscada:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_geo_scada_expert_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_geo_scada_expert_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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