How severe is CVE-2022-3461?

CVE-2022-3461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3461 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3461?

CVE-2022-3461 affects Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3461?

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-2022-3461 published?

CVE-2022-3461 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3461

CVE-2022-3461 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In PHOENIX CONTACT Automationworx Software Suite up to version 1.89 manipulated PC Worx or Config+ files could lead to a heap buffer overflow and a read access violation. Availability, integrity, or confidentiality of an application programming workstation might be compromised by attacks using these vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3461?: In PHOENIX CONTACT Automationworx Software Suite up to version 1.89 manipulated PC Worx or Config+ files could lead to a heap buffer overflow and a read access violation. Availability, integrity, or confidentiality of an application programming workstation might be compromised by attacks using these vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2022-3461?: CVE-2022-3461 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3461 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3461?: CVE-2022-3461 affects Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3461?: 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-2022-3461 published?: CVE-2022-3461 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-048/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phoenixcontact:automationworx_software_suite:1.89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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