How severe is CVE-2022-29832?

CVE-2022-29832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29832 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29832?

CVE-2022-29832 affects Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29832?

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

When was CVE-2022-29832 published?

CVE-2022-29832 was published on 2022-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29832

CVE-2022-29832 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3
Published: 2022-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3 versions 1.015R and later, GX Works2 all versions and GX Developer versions 8.40S and later allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated users could obtain information about the project file for MELSEC safety CPU modules or project file for MELSEC Q/FX/L series with security setting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29832?: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3 versions 1.015R and later, GX Works2 all versions and GX Developer versions 8.40S and later allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated users could obtain information about the project file for MELSEC safety CPU modules or project file for MELSEC Q/FX/L series with security setting.
How severe is CVE-2022-29832?: CVE-2022-29832 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29832 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29832?: CVE-2022-29832 affects Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29832?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29832 published?: CVE-2022-29832 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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