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CVE-2022-45788

7.5 · HIGH

A CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary code execution, denial of service and loss of confidentiality & integrity when a mali…

Published Jan 30, 2023CWE-754EPSS 1.17%

Overview

CVE-2022-45788 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 30, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary code execution, denial of service and loss of confidentiality & integrity when a malicious project file is loaded onto the controller. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Control Expert (All Versions), EcoStruxure Process Expert (All Versions), Modicon M340 CPU - part numbers BMXP34* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU - part numbers BMEP* and BMEH* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU Safety - part numbers BMEP58*S and BMEH58*S (All Versions), Modicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor - 171CBU* (All Versions), Modicon MC80 - BMKC80 (All Versions), Legacy Modicon Quantum - 140CPU65* and Premium CPUs - TSXP57* (All Versions)

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.

References

Refdownload.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-010-05&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-010-05_Modicon_Controllers_Security_Notification.pdfRefdownload.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-010-05&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-010-05_Modicon_Controllers_Security_Notification.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45788?

CVE-2022-45788 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 30, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-45788?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-45788?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-45788?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-45788 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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