How severe is CVE-2022-40264?

CVE-2022-40264 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40264 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40264?

CVE-2022-40264 affects Iconics Genesis64. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40264?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-40264 published?

CVE-2022-40264 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40264

CVE-2022-40264 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Iconics Genesis64 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Iconics Genesis64
Published: 2022-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ICONICS/Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS64 versions 10.96 to 10.97.2 allows an unauthenticated attacker to create, tamper with or destroy arbitrary files by getting a legitimate user import a project package file crafted by the attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40264?: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ICONICS/Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS64 versions 10.96 to 10.97.2 allows an unauthenticated attacker to create, tamper with or destroy arbitrary files by getting a legitimate user import a project package file crafted by the attacker.
How severe is CVE-2022-40264?: CVE-2022-40264 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40264 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40264?: CVE-2022-40264 affects Iconics Genesis64. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40264?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40264 published?: CVE-2022-40264 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:iconics:genesis64:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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