How severe is CVE-2022-3090?

CVE-2022-3090 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-3090 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3090?

CVE-2022-3090 primarily affects Redlion Crimson. In total, 121 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3090?

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-2022-3090 published?

CVE-2022-3090 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3090

CVE-2022-3090 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redlion Crimson 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Redlion Crimson
Published: 2022-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Red Lion Controls Crimson 3.0 versions 707.000 and prior, Crimson 3.1 versions 3126.001 and prior, and Crimson 3.2 versions 3.2.0044.0 and prior are vulnerable to path traversal. When attempting to open a file using a specific path, the user's password hash is sent to an arbitrary host. This could allow an attacker to obtain user credential hashes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3090?: Red Lion Controls Crimson 3.0 versions 707.000 and prior, Crimson 3.1 versions 3126.001 and prior, and Crimson 3.2 versions 3.2.0044.0 and prior are vulnerable to path traversal. When attempting to open a file using a specific path, the user's password hash is sent to an arbitrary host. This could allow an attacker to obtain user credential hashes.
How severe is CVE-2022-3090?: CVE-2022-3090 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-3090 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3090?: CVE-2022-3090 primarily affects Redlion Crimson. In total, 121 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3090?: 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-2022-3090 published?: CVE-2022-3090 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-321-01

Affected products (121)

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cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_477.003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_493.003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_493.004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_493.005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_502.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_502.001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_502.003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_515.002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_515.003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_523.003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_530.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_530.001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_530.002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_530.003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_548.001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_548.005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_573.001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_573.002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_579.001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_579.003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_582.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_582.001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_582.003:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_582.004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_599.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_599.001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_603.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_605.002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_615.004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_619.002:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_619.004:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_624.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_624.005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_635.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_635.001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_639.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_640.000:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redlion:crimson:3.0:build_640.001:*:*:*:*:*:*

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