CVE-2022-2790
CVE-2022-2790 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emerson Electric's Proficy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-347.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-347
- Affected product: Emerson Electric's Proficy
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- Last modified:
Description
Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior is vulenrable to CWE-347 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature, and does not properly verify compiled logic (PDT files) and data blocks data (BLD/BLK files).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2790?
- Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior is vulenrable to CWE-347 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature, and does not properly verify compiled logic (PDT files) and data blocks data (BLD/BLK files).
- How severe is CVE-2022-2790?
- CVE-2022-2790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-2790 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2790?
- CVE-2022-2790 affects Emerson Electric's Proficy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2790?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-2790 published?
- CVE-2022-2790 was published on 2022-08-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:emerson:electric\'s_proficy:*:*:*:*:machine:*:*:*
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