How severe is CVE-2022-30238?

CVE-2022-30238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-30238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30238?

CVE-2022-30238 primarily affects Schneider-electric Wiser Smart Eer21000 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30238?

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-2022-30238 published?

CVE-2022-30238 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30238

CVE-2022-30238 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Wiser Smart Eer21000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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 8.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Schneider-electric Wiser Smart Eer21000 Firmware
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-287: Improper Authentication vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to take over the admin account when an attacker hijacks a session. Affected Products: Wiser Smart, EER21000 & EER21001 (V4.5 and prior)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30238?: A CWE-287: Improper Authentication vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to take over the admin account when an attacker hijacks a session. Affected Products: Wiser Smart, EER21000 & EER21001 (V4.5 and prior)
How severe is CVE-2022-30238?: CVE-2022-30238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-30238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30238?: CVE-2022-30238 primarily affects Schneider-electric Wiser Smart Eer21000 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30238?: 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-2022-30238 published?: CVE-2022-30238 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2022-130-03/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:wiser_smart_eer21000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:wiser_smart_eer21001_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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