CVE-2022-1159

Name: CVE-2022-1159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-01T23:15:12.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 3.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1159 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer (all versions) are vulnerable when an attacker who achieves administrator access on a workstation running Studio 5000 Logix Designer could inject controller code undetectable to a user.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer (all versions) are vulnerable when an attacker who achieves administrator access on a workstation running Studio 5000 Logix Designer could inject controller code undetectable to a user.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.40%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Controllogix 5580 Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Guardlogix 5580 Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 5380 Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 5480 Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compact Guardlogix 5380 Firmware	All versions

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-090-07Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-090-07Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1159?

How severe is CVE-2022-1159?

CVE-2022-1159 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1159?

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-2022-1159?

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Source: NVD / NIST