How severe is CVE-2022-44725?

CVE-2022-44725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-44725 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44725?

CVE-2022-44725 affects Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44725?

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-2022-44725 published?

CVE-2022-44725 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44725

CVE-2022-44725 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server
Published: 2022-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuration file. This allows a normal user to create a malicious file that is loaded by LDS (running as a high-privilege user).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44725?: OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuration file. This allows a normal user to create a malicious file that is loaded by LDS (running as a high-privilege user).
How severe is CVE-2022-44725?: CVE-2022-44725 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-44725 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44725?: CVE-2022-44725 affects Opcfoundation Local Discovery Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44725?: 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-2022-44725 published?: CVE-2022-44725 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opcfoundation:local_discovery_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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