CVE-2022-2242

KUKA V/KSS WoV SH access control vulnerability

Description

The KUKA SystemSoftware V/KSS in versions prior to 8.6.5 is prone to improper access control as an unauthorized attacker can directly read and write robot configurations when access control is not available or not enabled (default).

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.76% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory kuka.com
Affected: KUKA SystemSoftware V/KSS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.kuka.com/advisories-CVE-2022-2242 mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2242?
CVE-2022-2242 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2242?
To fix CVE-2022-2242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-2242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-2242?
CVE-2022-2242 affects KUKA SystemSoftware V/KSS.
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