CVE-2022-2640

Description

The Config-files of Horner Automation’s RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40 are encrypted with weak XOR encryption vulnerable to reverse engineering. This could allow an attacker to obtain credentials to run services such as File Transfer Protocol (FTP) and Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Horner Automation Remote Compact Controller (RCC) 972
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-335-02 us government resource third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2640?
CVE-2022-2640 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2640?
To fix CVE-2022-2640, 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-2022-2640 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2640 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-2022-2640?
CVE-2022-2640 affects Horner Automation Remote Compact Controller (RCC) 972.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.