How severe is CVE-2022-31491?

CVE-2022-31491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-31491 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31491?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2022-31491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-31491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-54224.

When was CVE-2022-31491 published?

CVE-2022-31491 was published on 2025-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31491

CVE-2022-31491 is a critical-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-54224
Weakness: CWE-94
Published: 2025-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower through 1.04-24215, ViewPower Pro through 2.0-22165, and PowerShield Netguard before 1.04-23292 allows a remote attacker to run arbitrary code via an unspecified web interface related to detection of a managed UPS shutting down. An unauthenticated attacker can use this to run arbitrary code immediately regardless of any managed UPS state or presence.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31491?: Voltronic Power ViewPower through 1.04-24215, ViewPower Pro through 2.0-22165, and PowerShield Netguard before 1.04-23292 allows a remote attacker to run arbitrary code via an unspecified web interface related to detection of a managed UPS shutting down. An unauthenticated attacker can use this to run arbitrary code immediately regardless of any managed UPS state or presence.
How severe is CVE-2022-31491?: CVE-2022-31491 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-31491 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31491?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2022-31491 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-31491 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-54224.
When was CVE-2022-31491 published?: CVE-2022-31491 was published on 2025-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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