CVE-2022-2242

Name: CVE-2022-2242
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-10T11:15:08.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2242 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The KUKA SystemSoftware V/KSS in versions prior to 8.6.5 is prone to improper access control as an unauthorized attacker can directly read and write robot configurations when access control is not available or not enabled (default).. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The KUKA SystemSoftware V/KSS in versions prior to 8.6.5 is prone to improper access control as an unauthorized attacker can directly read and write robot configurations when access control is not available or not enabled (default).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kuka	Systemsoftware V\/Kss	>= 8.2, < 8.6.5

References

https://www.kuka.com/advisories-CVE-2022-2242Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://www.kuka.com/advisories-CVE-2022-2242Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2242?

How severe is CVE-2022-2242?

CVE-2022-2242 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2242?

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-2022-2242?

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Source: NVD / NIST