How severe is CVE-2022-28702?

CVE-2022-28702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28702?

CVE-2022-28702 affects Abb E-design. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28702?

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

When was CVE-2022-28702 published?

CVE-2022-28702 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28702

CVE-2022-28702 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Abb E-design with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Abb E-design
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in ABB e-Design allows attacker to install malicious software executing with SYSTEM permissions violating confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the target machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28702?: Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in ABB e-Design allows attacker to install malicious software executing with SYSTEM permissions violating confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the target machine.
How severe is CVE-2022-28702?: CVE-2022-28702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28702?: CVE-2022-28702 affects Abb E-design. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28702?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28702 published?: CVE-2022-28702 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://search.abb.com/library/Download.aspx?DocumentID=2%20CMT%200%200%206%200%208%206&LanguageCode=en&DocumentPartId=&Action=Launch

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:abb:e-design:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Abb E-design

CVE-2022-29483 — High (CVSS 7.8): Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in ABB e-Design allows attacker to install malicious software executing…

All CVEs affecting Abb E-design →

Other CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions) vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-42150 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): TinyLab linux-lab v1.1-rc1 and cloud-labv0.8-rc2, v1.1-rc1 are vulnerable to insecure permissions. The default…
CVE-2020-29492 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Dell Wyse ThinOS 8.6 and prior versions contain an insecure default configuration vulnerability. A remote…
CVE-2020-29491 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Dell Wyse ThinOS 8.6 and prior versions contain an insecure default configuration vulnerability. A remote…
CVE-2025-40585 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): A vulnerability has been identified in Energy Services (All versions with G5DFR). Affected solutions using G5DFR…
CVE-2019-19896 — Critical (CVSS 9.9): In IXP EasyInstall 6.2.13723, there is Remote Code Execution via weak permissions on the Engine Service share. The…
CVE-2020-37129 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Memu Play 7.1.3 contains an insecure folder permissions vulnerability that allows low-privileged users to modify the…

Browse all CWE-276 (Incorrect Default Permissions) vulnerabilities →