CVE-2022-25164

Name: CVE-2022-25164
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-25T00:15:09.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25164 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 versions from 1.000A to 1.095Z and Mitsubishi Electric MX OPC UA Module Configurator-R versions 1.08J and prior allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can gain unauthorized access to the MELSEC CPU module and the MELSEC OPC UA server module.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 versions from 1.000A to 1.095Z and Mitsubishi Electric MX OPC UA Module Configurator-R versions 1.08J and prior allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can gain unauthorized access to the MELSEC CPU module and the MELSEC OPC UA server module.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.80%

52.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mitsubishielectric	Gx Works3	>= 1.000a, <= 1.011m
Mitsubishielectric	Gx Works3	>= 1.015r, <= 1.086q
Mitsubishielectric	Gx Works3	>= 1.087r
Mitsubishielectric	Mx Opc Ua Module Configurator-R	All versions

References

https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-05
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961/index.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-05
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25164?

How severe is CVE-2022-25164?

CVE-2022-25164 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25164?

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