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CVE-2022-3156

7.8 · HIGH

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Emulate software.

Published Dec 27, 2022CWE-287EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2022-3156 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Emulate software.  Users are granted elevated permissions on certain product services when the software is installed. Due to

this misconfiguration, a malicious user could potentially achieve remote code execution on the targeted software.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3156?

CVE-2022-3156 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 27, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-3156?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-3156?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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