How severe is CVE-2022-3158?

CVE-2022-3158 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2022-3158 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3158?

CVE-2022-3158 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Vantagepoint. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3158?

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-2022-3158 published?

CVE-2022-3158 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3158

CVE-2022-3158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Vantagepoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Vantagepoint
Published: 2022-10-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint versions 8.0, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.31 are vulnerable to an input validation vulnerability. The FactoryTalk VantagePoint SQL Server lacks input validation when users enter SQL statements to retrieve information from the back-end database. If successfully exploited, this could allow a user with basic user privileges to perform remote code execution on the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3158?: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint versions 8.0, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.31 are vulnerable to an input validation vulnerability. The FactoryTalk VantagePoint SQL Server lacks input validation when users enter SQL statements to retrieve information from the back-end database. If successfully exploited, this could allow a user with basic user privileges to perform remote code execution on the server.
How severe is CVE-2022-3158?: CVE-2022-3158 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2022-3158 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3158?: CVE-2022-3158 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Vantagepoint. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3158?: 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-2022-3158 published?: CVE-2022-3158 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1137043

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_vantagepoint:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_vantagepoint:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_vantagepoint:8.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_vantagepoint:8.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_vantagepoint:8.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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