CVE-2022-2792
CVE-2022-2792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emerson Electric's Proficy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Emerson Electric's Proficy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior is vulenrable to CWE-284 Improper Access Control, and stores project data in a directory with improper access control lists.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2792?
- Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior is vulenrable to CWE-284 Improper Access Control, and stores project data in a directory with improper access control lists.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2792?
- CVE-2022-2792 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, 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 high.
- Is CVE-2022-2792 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2792?
- CVE-2022-2792 affects Emerson Electric's Proficy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-2792?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-2792 published?
- CVE-2022-2792 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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