How severe is CVE-2022-32513?

CVE-2022-32513 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-2022-32513 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32513?

CVE-2022-32513 primarily affects Schneider-electric 5500ac2 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32513?

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-2022-32513 published?

CVE-2022-32513 was published on 2023-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32513

CVE-2022-32513 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric 5500ac2 Firmware 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-521.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-521
Affected product: Schneider-electric 5500ac2 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to gain control of the device when the attacker brute forces the password. Affected Products: C-Bus Network Automation Controller - LSS5500NAC (Versions prior to V1.10.0), Wiser for C-Bus Automation Controller - LSS5500SHAC (Versions prior to V1.10.0), Clipsal C-Bus Network Automation Controller - 5500NAC (Versions prior to V1.10.0), Clipsal Wiser for C-Bus Automation Controller - 5500SHAC (Versions prior to V1.10.0), SpaceLogic C-Bus Network Automation Controller - 5500NAC2 (Versions prior to V1.10.0), SpaceLogic C-Bus Application Controller - 5500AC2 (Versions prior to V1.10.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32513?: A CWE-521: Weak Password Requirements vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to gain control of the device when the attacker brute forces the password. Affected Products: C-Bus Network Automation Controller - LSS5500NAC (Versions prior to V1.10.0), Wiser for C-Bus Automation Controller - LSS5500SHAC (Versions prior to V1.10.0), Clipsal C-Bus Network Automation Controller - 5500NAC (Versions prior to V1.10.0), Clipsal Wiser for C-Bus Automation Controller - 5500SHAC (Versions prior to V1.10.0), SpaceLogic C-Bus Network Automation Controller - 5500NAC2 (Versions prior to V1.10.0), SpaceLogic C-Bus Application Controller - 5500AC2 (Versions prior to V1.10.0)
How severe is CVE-2022-32513?: CVE-2022-32513 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-2022-32513 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32513?: CVE-2022-32513 primarily affects Schneider-electric 5500ac2 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32513?: 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-2022-32513 published?: CVE-2022-32513 was published on 2023-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-165-06_C-Bus_Home_Automation_Products_Security_Notification.pdf

Affected products (6)

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