How severe is CVE-2022-29827?

CVE-2022-29827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29827 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29827?

CVE-2022-29827 affects Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29827?

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

When was CVE-2022-29827 published?

CVE-2022-29827 was published on 2022-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29827

CVE-2022-29827 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3
Published: 2022-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 versions from 1.000A and later allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated attackers may view programs and project files or execute programs illegally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29827?: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 versions from 1.000A and later allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated attackers may view programs and project files or execute programs illegally.
How severe is CVE-2022-29827?: CVE-2022-29827 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29827 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29827?: CVE-2022-29827 affects Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29827?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29827 published?: CVE-2022-29827 was published on 2022-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mitsubishielectric:gx_works3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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