How severe is CVE-2022-4332?

CVE-2022-4332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-4332 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4332?

CVE-2022-4332 primarily affects Sprecher-automation Sprecon-e-p Dq6-1 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4332?

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

When was CVE-2022-4332 published?

CVE-2022-4332 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4332

CVE-2022-4332 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sprecher-automation Sprecon-e-p Dq6-1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sprecher-automation Sprecon-e-p Dq6-1 Firmware
Published: 2023-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E-C/P/T3 CPU in variant PU244x a vulnerable firmware verification has been identified. Through physical access and hardware manipulation, an attacker might be able to bypass hardware-based code verification and thus inject and execute arbitrary code and gain full access of the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4332?: In Sprecher Automation SPRECON-E-C/P/T3 CPU in variant PU244x a vulnerable firmware verification has been identified. Through physical access and hardware manipulation, an attacker might be able to bypass hardware-based code verification and thus inject and execute arbitrary code and gain full access of the device.
How severe is CVE-2022-4332?: CVE-2022-4332 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-4332 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4332?: CVE-2022-4332 primarily affects Sprecher-automation Sprecon-e-p Dq6-1 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4332?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-4332 published?: CVE-2022-4332 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.sprecher-automation.com/fileadmin/itSecurity/PDF/2022-12_Advisories.pdf

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e-p_dq6-1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e-p_dl6-1_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e-p_ds6-0_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e-c_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e-t3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e-tc_ax-3110_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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