How severe is CVE-2022-3079?

CVE-2022-3079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3079?

CVE-2022-3079 primarily affects Festo Cpx-cmxx 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-2022-3079?

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-2022-3079 published?

CVE-2022-3079 was published on 2022-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3079

CVE-2022-3079 is a high-severity vulnerability in Festo Cpx-cmxx Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Festo Cpx-cmxx Firmware
Published: 2022-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Festo control block CPX-CEC-C1 and CPX-CMXX in multiple versions allow unauthenticated, remote access to critical webpage functions which may cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3079?: Festo control block CPX-CEC-C1 and CPX-CMXX in multiple versions allow unauthenticated, remote access to critical webpage functions which may cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2022-3079?: CVE-2022-3079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3079?: CVE-2022-3079 primarily affects Festo Cpx-cmxx 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-2022-3079?: 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-2022-3079 published?: CVE-2022-3079 was published on 2022-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-036

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:festo:cpx-cmxx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:festo:cpx-cec-c1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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