How severe is CVE-2022-38743?

CVE-2022-38743 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-2022-38743 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38743?

CVE-2022-38743 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-2022-38743?

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-2022-38743 published?

CVE-2022-38743 was published on 2022-10-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38743

CVE-2022-38743 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
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 improper access control vulnerability. The FactoryTalk VantagePoint SQL Server account could allow a malicious user with read-only privileges to execute SQL statements in the back-end database. If successfully exploited, this could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain access to restricted data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38743?: Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint versions 8.0, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.31 are vulnerable to an improper access control vulnerability. The FactoryTalk VantagePoint SQL Server account could allow a malicious user with read-only privileges to execute SQL statements in the back-end database. If successfully exploited, this could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain access to restricted data.
How severe is CVE-2022-38743?: CVE-2022-38743 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-2022-38743 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38743?: CVE-2022-38743 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-2022-38743?: 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-2022-38743 published?: CVE-2022-38743 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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