How severe is CVE-2022-28662?

CVE-2022-28662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28662 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28662?

CVE-2022-28662 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28662?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-28662 published?

CVE-2022-28662 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28662

CVE-2022-28662 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simcenter Femap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Siemens Simcenter Femap
Published: 2022-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2022.1.2). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing specially crafted .NEU files. This could allow an attacker to leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15307)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28662?: A vulnerability has been identified in Simcenter Femap (All versions < V2022.1.2). The affected application contains an out of bounds write past the end of an allocated buffer while parsing specially crafted .NEU files. This could allow an attacker to leverage this vulnerability to leak information in the context of the current process. (ZDI-CAN-15307)
How severe is CVE-2022-28662?: CVE-2022-28662 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28662 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28662?: CVE-2022-28662 affects Siemens Simcenter Femap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28662?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28662 published?: CVE-2022-28662 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-998762.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simcenter_femap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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