How severe is CVE-2022-29964?

CVE-2022-29964 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-2022-29964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29964?

CVE-2022-29964 primarily affects Emerson Deltav Distributed Control System Sq Controller Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29964?

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

When was CVE-2022-29964 published?

CVE-2022-29964 was published on 2022-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29964

CVE-2022-29964 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emerson Deltav Distributed Control System Sq Controller Firmware 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% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Emerson Deltav Distributed Control System Sq Controller Firmware
Published: 2022-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) controllers and IO cards through 2022-04-29 misuse passwords. WIOC SSH provides access to a shell as root, DeltaV, or backup via hardcoded credentials. NOTE: this is different from CVE-2014-2350.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29964?: The Emerson DeltaV Distributed Control System (DCS) controllers and IO cards through 2022-04-29 misuse passwords. WIOC SSH provides access to a shell as root, DeltaV, or backup via hardcoded credentials. NOTE: this is different from CVE-2014-2350.
How severe is CVE-2022-29964?: CVE-2022-29964 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-2022-29964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29964?: CVE-2022-29964 primarily affects Emerson Deltav Distributed Control System Sq Controller Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29964?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29964 published?: CVE-2022-29964 was published on 2022-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:o:emerson:deltav_distributed_control_system_sq_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:deltav_distributed_control_system_sx_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4002s1t2b6_high_side_40-pin_mass_i\/o_terminal_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4003s2b4_16-pin_mass_i\/o_terminal_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4003s2b524-pin_mass_i\/o_terminal_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4017p0_h1_i\/o_interface_card_and_terminl_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4017p1_h1_i\/o_card_with_integrated_power_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4019p0_simplex_h1_4-port_plus_fieldbus_i\/o_interface_with_terminalblock_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4026_virtual_i\/o_module_2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4027_virtual_i\/o_module_2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4032s1t2b8_high_side_40-pin_do_mass_i\/o_terminal_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4037p0_h1_i\/o_interface_card_and_terminl_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4037p1_redundant_h1_i\/o_card_with_integrated_power_and_terminal_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4039p0_redundant_h1_4-port_plus_fieldbus_i\/o_interface_with_terminalblock_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4052s1t2b6_high_side_40-pin_mass_i\/o_terminal_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4082s1t2b8_high_side_40-pin_do_mass_i\/o_terminal_block_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4100_simplex_ethernet_i\/o_card_\(eioc\)_assembly_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4101_simplex_ethernet_i\/o_card_\(eioc\)_assembly_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:se4801t0x_redundant_wireless_i\/o_card_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:ve4103_modbus_tcp_interface_for_ethernet_connected_i\/o_\(eioc\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:ve4104_ethernet\/ip_control_tag_integration_for_ethernet_connected_i\/o_\(eioc\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:ve4105_ethernet\/ip_interface_for_ethernet_connected_i\/o_\(eioc\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:ve4106_opc-ua_client_for_ethernet_connected_i\/o_\(eioc\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:emerson:ve4107_iec_61850_mms_interface_for_ethernet_connected_i\/o_\(eioc\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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