How severe is CVE-2022-31806?

CVE-2022-31806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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-2022-31806 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31806?

CVE-2022-31806 primarily affects Codesys Plcwinnt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31806?

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.

When was CVE-2022-31806 published?

CVE-2022-31806 was published on 2022-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31806

CVE-2022-31806 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Codesys Plcwinnt with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Codesys Plcwinnt
Published: 2022-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In CODESYS V2 PLCWinNT and Runtime Toolkit 32 in versions prior to V2.4.7.57 password protection is not enabled by default and there is no information or prompt to enable password protection at login in case no password is set at the controller.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31806?: In CODESYS V2 PLCWinNT and Runtime Toolkit 32 in versions prior to V2.4.7.57 password protection is not enabled by default and there is no information or prompt to enable password protection at login in case no password is set at the controller.
How severe is CVE-2022-31806?: CVE-2022-31806 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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-2022-31806 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31806?: CVE-2022-31806 primarily affects Codesys Plcwinnt. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31806?: 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.
When was CVE-2022-31806 published?: CVE-2022-31806 was published on 2022-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://customers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=17140&token=6aa2c5c4a8b83b8b09936fefed5b0b11f9d2cc6c&download=

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:codesys:plcwinnt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:codesys:runtime_toolkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:*

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