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CVE-2022-1261

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.62%

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CVE-2022-1261 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Matrikon, a subsidary of Honeywell Matrikon OPC Server (all versions) is vulnerable to a condition where a low privileged user allowed to connect to the OPC server to use the functions of the IPersisFile to execute operating system processes with system-level privileges.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Matrikon, a subsidary of Honeywell Matrikon OPC Server (all versions) is vulnerable to a condition where a low privileged user allowed to connect to the OPC server to use the functions of the IPersisFile to execute operating system processes with system-level privileges.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HoneywellMatrikon Opc ServerAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1261?
Matrikon, a subsidary of Honeywell Matrikon OPC Server (all versions) is vulnerable to a condition where a low privileged user allowed to connect to the OPC server to use the functions of the IPersisFile to execute operating system processes with system-level privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-1261?
CVE-2022-1261 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1261?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST