How severe is CVE-2022-40691?

CVE-2022-40691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40691 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40691?

CVE-2022-40691 primarily affects Moxa Sds-3008 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40691?

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

When was CVE-2022-40691 published?

CVE-2022-40691 was published on 2023-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40691

CVE-2022-40691 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Moxa Sds-3008 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Moxa Sds-3008 Firmware
Published: 2023-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web application functionality of Moxa SDS-3008 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch 2.1. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40691?: An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web application functionality of Moxa SDS-3008 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch 2.1. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-40691?: CVE-2022-40691 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40691 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40691?: CVE-2022-40691 primarily affects Moxa Sds-3008 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40691?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40691 published?: CVE-2022-40691 was published on 2023-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:moxa:sds-3008_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:moxa:sds-3008-t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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