CVE-2022-2791

Description

Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior is vulnerable to CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, and will upload any file written into the PLC logic folder to the connected PLC.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Emerson Electric Proficy Machine Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-228-06 government resource third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2791?
CVE-2022-2791 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-2791?
To fix CVE-2022-2791, 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-2022-2791 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-2791 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-2022-2791?
CVE-2022-2791 affects Emerson Electric Proficy Machine Edition.
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