How severe is CVE-2022-28944?

CVE-2022-28944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28944 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28944?

CVE-2022-28944 primarily affects Emcosoftware Msi Package Builder. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28944?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-28944 published?

CVE-2022-28944 was published on 2022-05-23 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-28944

CVE-2022-28944 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emcosoftware Msi Package Builder with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-494.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-494
Affected product: Emcosoftware Msi Package Builder
Published: 2022-05-23
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Certain EMCO Software products are affected by: CWE-494: Download of Code Without Integrity Check. This affects MSI Package Builder for Windows 9.1.4 and Remote Installer for Windows 6.0.13 and Ping Monitor for Windows 8.0.18 and Remote Shutdown for Windows 7.2.2 and WakeOnLan 2.0.8 and Network Inventory for Windows 5.8.22 and Network Software Scanner for Windows 2.0.8 and UnLock IT for Windows 6.1.1. The impact is: execute arbitrary code (remote). The component is: Updater. The attack vector is: To exploit this vulnerability, a user must trigger an update of an affected installation of EMCO Software. ¶¶ Multiple products from EMCO Software are affected by a remote code execution vulnerability during the update process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28944?: Certain EMCO Software products are affected by: CWE-494: Download of Code Without Integrity Check. This affects MSI Package Builder for Windows 9.1.4 and Remote Installer for Windows 6.0.13 and Ping Monitor for Windows 8.0.18 and Remote Shutdown for Windows 7.2.2 and WakeOnLan 2.0.8 and Network Inventory for Windows 5.8.22 and Network Software Scanner for Windows 2.0.8 and UnLock IT for Windows 6.1.1. The impact is: execute arbitrary code (remote). The component is: Updater. The attack vector is: To exploit this vulnerability, a user must trigger an update of an affected installation of EMCO Software. ¶¶ Multiple products from EMCO Software are affected by a remote code execution vulnerability during the update process.
How severe is CVE-2022-28944?: CVE-2022-28944 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28944 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28944?: CVE-2022-28944 primarily affects Emcosoftware Msi Package Builder. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28944?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-28944 published?: CVE-2022-28944 was published on 2022-05-23 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:msi_package_builder:9.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:network_inventory:5.8.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:network_software_scanner:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:ping_monitor:8.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:remote_installer:6.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:remote_shutdown:7.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:unlock_it:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:wakeonlan:2.0.8:*:*:*:free:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emcosoftware:wakeonlan:2.0.8:*:*:*:professional:*:*:*

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