How severe is CVE-2023-22334?

CVE-2023-22334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-22334 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-2023-22334?

CVE-2023-22334 affects Contec Conprosys Hmi System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22334?

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

When was CVE-2023-22334 published?

CVE-2023-22334 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22334

CVE-2023-22334 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Contec Conprosys Hmi System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Contec Conprosys Hmi System
Published: 2023-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Use of password hash instead of password for authentication vulnerability in CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS) Ver.3.4.5 and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain user credentials information via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22334?: Use of password hash instead of password for authentication vulnerability in CONPROSYS HMI System (CHS) Ver.3.4.5 and earlier allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain user credentials information via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2023-22334?: CVE-2023-22334 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-22334 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-2023-22334?: CVE-2023-22334 affects Contec Conprosys Hmi System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22334?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-22334 published?: CVE-2023-22334 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:contec:conprosys_hmi_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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