How severe is CVE-2022-41668?

CVE-2022-41668 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-2022-41668 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41668?

CVE-2022-41668 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-2022-41668?

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-2022-41668 published?

CVE-2022-41668 was published on 2022-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41668

CVE-2022-41668 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-704.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-704
Affected product: Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert
Published: 2022-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-704: Incorrect Project Conversion vulnerability exists that allows adversaries with local user privileges to load a project file from an adversary-controlled network share which could result in 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-2022-41668?: A CWE-704: Incorrect Project Conversion vulnerability exists that allows adversaries with local user privileges to load a project file from an adversary-controlled network share which could result in 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-2022-41668?: CVE-2022-41668 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-2022-41668 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41668?: CVE-2022-41668 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-2022-41668?: 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-2022-41668 published?: CVE-2022-41668 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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