CVE-2022-23921

Name: CVE-2022-23921
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-25T19:15:24.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23921 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Exploitation of this vulnerability may result in local privilege escalation and code execution. GE maintains exploitation of this vulnerability is only possible if the attacker has login access to a machine actively running CIMPLICITY, the CIMPLICITY server is not already running a project, and the server is licensed for multiple projects.. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Exploitation of this vulnerability may result in local privilege escalation and code execution. GE maintains exploitation of this vulnerability is only possible if the attacker has login access to a machine actively running CIMPLICITY, the CIMPLICITY server is not already running a project, and the server is licensed for multiple projects.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

9.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Proficy Cimplicitiy	<= 11.1

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-053-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-053-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23921?

How severe is CVE-2022-23921?

CVE-2022-23921 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23921?

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