CVE-2022-1261

Matrikon OPC Server Improper Access Control

Description

Matrikon, a subsidary of Honeywell Matrikon OPC Server (all versions) is vulnerable to a condition where a low privileged user allowed to connect to the OPC server to use the functions of the IPersisFile to execute operating system processes with system-level privileges.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Matrikon advises affected users to apply mitigations from its security best practices document (login required).

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Matrikon, a subsidiary of Honeywell Matrikon OPC Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-144-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-1261?
CVE-2022-1261 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-1261?
To fix CVE-2022-1261: Matrikon advises affected users to apply mitigations from its security best practices document (login required).
Is CVE-2022-1261 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-1261 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-1261?
CVE-2022-1261 affects Matrikon, a subsidiary of Honeywell Matrikon OPC Server.
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