How severe is CVE-2022-30229?

CVE-2022-30229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-30229 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30229?

CVE-2022-30229 primarily affects Siemens Sicam Gridedge Essential. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30229?

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-2022-30229 published?

CVE-2022-30229 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30229

CVE-2022-30229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sicam Gridedge Essential with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 5.0
CVSS v4: 8.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Siemens Sicam Gridedge Essential
Published: 2022-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM GridEdge (Classic) (All versions < V2.6.6). The affected application does not require authenticated access for privileged functions. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to change data of a user, such as credentials, in case that user's id is known.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30229?: A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM GridEdge (Classic) (All versions < V2.6.6). The affected application does not require authenticated access for privileged functions. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to change data of a user, such as credentials, in case that user's id is known.
How severe is CVE-2022-30229?: CVE-2022-30229 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-30229 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30229?: CVE-2022-30229 primarily affects Siemens Sicam Gridedge Essential. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30229?: 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-2022-30229 published?: CVE-2022-30229 was published on 2022-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sicam_gridedge_essential:*:*:*:*:arm:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sicam_gridedge_essential:*:*:*:*:gds_arm:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sicam_gridedge_essential:*:*:*:*:gds_intel:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sicam_gridedge_essential:*:*:*:*:intel:*:*:*

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