How severe is CVE-2022-38744?

CVE-2022-38744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38744 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38744?

CVE-2022-38744 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Alarms And Events. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38744?

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-2022-38744 published?

CVE-2022-38744 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38744

CVE-2022-38744 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Alarms And Events with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Alarms And Events
Published: 2022-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthenticated attacker with network access to a victim's Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Alarm and Events service could open a connection, causing the service to fault and become unavailable. The affected port could be used as a server ping port and uses messages structured with XML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38744?: An unauthenticated attacker with network access to a victim's Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Alarm and Events service could open a connection, causing the service to fault and become unavailable. The affected port could be used as a server ping port and uses messages structured with XML.
How severe is CVE-2022-38744?: CVE-2022-38744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38744 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38744?: CVE-2022-38744 affects Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Alarms And Events. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38744?: 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-2022-38744 published?: CVE-2022-38744 was published on 2022-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1136876

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:factorytalk_alarms_and_events:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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