How severe is CVE-2022-2660?

CVE-2022-2660 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-2022-2660 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-2660?

CVE-2022-2660 affects Deltaww Dialink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2660?

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-2022-2660 published?

CVE-2022-2660 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-2660

CVE-2022-2660 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Deltaww Dialink 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Deltaww Dialink
Published: 2022-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Delta Industrial Automation DIALink versions 1.4.0.0 and prior are vulnerable to the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key which could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive data and compromise the machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2660?: Delta Industrial Automation DIALink versions 1.4.0.0 and prior are vulnerable to the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key which could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive data and compromise the machine.
How severe is CVE-2022-2660?: CVE-2022-2660 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-2022-2660 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2660?: CVE-2022-2660 affects Deltaww Dialink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2660?: 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-2022-2660 published?: CVE-2022-2660 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-235-02

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:deltaww:dialink:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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