CVE-2022-1018

Name: CVE-2022-1018
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-01T23:15:12.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1018 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. When opening a malicious solution file provided by an attacker, the application suffers from an XML external entity vulnerability due to an unsafe call within a dynamic link library file. An attacker could exploit this to pass data from local files to a remote web server, leading to a loss of confidentiality.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

When opening a malicious solution file provided by an attacker, the application suffers from an XML external entity vulnerability due to an unsafe call within a dynamic link library file. An attacker could exploit this to pass data from local files to a remote web server, leading to a loss of confidentiality.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Connected Components Workbench	<= 12.0
Rockwellautomation	Isagraf	<= 6.6.9
Rockwellautomation	Safety Instrumented Systems Workstation	<= 1.1

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-088-01Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-088-01Mitigation, Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1018?

How severe is CVE-2022-1018?

CVE-2022-1018 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1018?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-1018?

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Source: NVD / NIST