How severe is CVE-2022-43494?

CVE-2022-43494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43494?

CVE-2022-43494 affects Ge Proficy Historian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43494?

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-2022-43494 published?

CVE-2022-43494 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43494

CVE-2022-43494 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Proficy Historian with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Ge Proficy Historian
Published: 2023-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthorized user could be able to read any file on the system, potentially exposing sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43494?: An unauthorized user could be able to read any file on the system, potentially exposing sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2022-43494?: CVE-2022-43494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43494?: CVE-2022-43494 affects Ge Proficy Historian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43494?: 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-2022-43494 published?: CVE-2022-43494 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ge:proficy_historian:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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