How severe is CVE-2022-4333?

CVE-2022-4333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-4333 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-4333?

CVE-2022-4333 primarily affects Sprecher-automation Sprecon-e-p Dq6-1 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4333?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-4333 published?

CVE-2022-4333 was published on 2023-06-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-4333

CVE-2022-4333 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sprecher-automation Sprecon-e-p Dq6-1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Sprecher-automation Sprecon-e-p Dq6-1 Firmware
Published: 2023-06-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hardcoded Credentials in multiple SPRECON-E CPU variants of Sprecher Automation allows an remote attacker to take over the device. These accounts should be deactivated according to Sprecher's hardening guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-4333?: Hardcoded Credentials in multiple SPRECON-E CPU variants of Sprecher Automation allows an remote attacker to take over the device. These accounts should be deactivated according to Sprecher's hardening guidelines.
How severe is CVE-2022-4333?: CVE-2022-4333 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-4333 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-4333?: CVE-2022-4333 primarily affects Sprecher-automation Sprecon-e-p Dq6-1 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-4333?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-4333 published?: CVE-2022-4333 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 (9)

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:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e_ap-2200_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e_cp-2131_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sprecher-automation:sprecon-e_cp-2330_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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