How severe is CVE-2022-41667?

CVE-2022-41667 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-41667 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41667?

CVE-2022-41667 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41667?

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-2022-41667 published?

CVE-2022-41667 was published on 2022-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41667

CVE-2022-41667 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert
Published: 2022-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists that allows adversaries with local user privileges to load a malicious DLL which could lead to execution of malicious code. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert(V3.3 Hotfix 1 or prior), Pro-face BLUE(V3.3 Hotfix1 or prior).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41667?: A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists that allows adversaries with local user privileges to load a malicious DLL which could lead to execution of malicious code. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert(V3.3 Hotfix 1 or prior), Pro-face BLUE(V3.3 Hotfix1 or prior).
How severe is CVE-2022-41667?: CVE-2022-41667 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-41667 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41667?: CVE-2022-41667 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41667?: 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-2022-41667 published?: CVE-2022-41667 was published on 2022-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2022-284-01/

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_operator_terminal_expert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_operator_terminal_expert:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_operator_terminal_expert:3.3:hf1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:pro-face_blue:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:pro-face_blue:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:pro-face_blue:3.3:hf1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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