CVE-2022-2641
CVE-2022-2641 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hornerautomation Rcc972 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-321.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-321
- Affected product: Hornerautomation Rcc972 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
Horner Automation’s RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40 has a static encryption key on the device. This could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized changes to the device, remotely execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial-of-service condition.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2641?
- Horner Automation’s RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40 has a static encryption key on the device. This could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized changes to the device, remotely execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial-of-service condition.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2641?
- CVE-2022-2641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-2641 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2641?
- CVE-2022-2641 affects Hornerautomation Rcc972 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2641?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-2641 published?
- CVE-2022-2641 was published on 2022-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:hornerautomation:rcc972_firmware:15.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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