How severe is CVE-2022-45920?

CVE-2022-45920 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45920 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45920?

CVE-2022-45920 affects Softing Uatoolkit Embedded. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45920?

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-2022-45920 published?

CVE-2022-45920 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45920

CVE-2022-45920 is a high-severity vulnerability in Softing Uatoolkit Embedded 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-401.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-401
Affected product: Softing Uatoolkit Embedded
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Softing uaToolkit Embedded before 1.41, a malformed CreateMonitoredItems request may cause a memory leak.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45920?: In Softing uaToolkit Embedded before 1.41, a malformed CreateMonitoredItems request may cause a memory leak.
How severe is CVE-2022-45920?: CVE-2022-45920 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-45920 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45920?: CVE-2022-45920 affects Softing Uatoolkit Embedded. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45920?: 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-2022-45920 published?: CVE-2022-45920 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://industrial.softing.com/fileadmin/psirt/downloads/syt-2022-10.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:softing:uatoolkit_embedded:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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