How severe is CVE-2022-26303?

CVE-2022-26303 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-26303 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26303?

CVE-2022-26303 affects Openautomationsoftware Oas Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26303?

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-2022-26303 published?

CVE-2022-26303 was published on 2022-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26303

CVE-2022-26303 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openautomationsoftware Oas Platform 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Openautomationsoftware Oas Platform
Published: 2022-05-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An external config control vulnerability exists in the OAS Engine SecureAddUser functionality of Open Automation Software OAS Platform V16.00.0112. A specially-crafted series of network requests can lead to the creation of an OAS user account. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26303?: An external config control vulnerability exists in the OAS Engine SecureAddUser functionality of Open Automation Software OAS Platform V16.00.0112. A specially-crafted series of network requests can lead to the creation of an OAS user account. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-26303?: CVE-2022-26303 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 none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-26303 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26303?: CVE-2022-26303 affects Openautomationsoftware Oas Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26303?: 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-2022-26303 published?: CVE-2022-26303 was published on 2022-05-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1488

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openautomationsoftware:oas_platform:16.00.0112:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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