How severe is CVE-2022-29960?

CVE-2022-29960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-29960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29960?

CVE-2022-29960 primarily affects Emerson Openbsi. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29960?

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

When was CVE-2022-29960 published?

CVE-2022-29960 was published on 2022-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29960

CVE-2022-29960 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emerson Openbsi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Emerson Openbsi
Published: 2022-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Emerson OpenBSI through 2022-04-29 uses weak cryptography. It is an engineering environment for the ControlWave and Bristol Babcock line of RTUs. DES with hardcoded cryptographic keys is used for protection of certain system credentials, engineering files, and sensitive utilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29960?: Emerson OpenBSI through 2022-04-29 uses weak cryptography. It is an engineering environment for the ControlWave and Bristol Babcock line of RTUs. DES with hardcoded cryptographic keys is used for protection of certain system credentials, engineering files, and sensitive utilities.
How severe is CVE-2022-29960?: CVE-2022-29960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-29960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29960?: CVE-2022-29960 primarily affects Emerson Openbsi. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29960 published?: CVE-2022-29960 was published on 2022-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:emerson:openbsi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:openbsi:5.9:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:openbsi:5.9:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:openbsi:5.9:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:openbsi:5.9:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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