CVE-2022-2641

Name: CVE-2022-2641
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-02T20:15:13.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2641 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Horner Automation’s RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40 has a static encryption key on the device. This could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized changes to the device, remotely execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial-of-service condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Horner Automation’s RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40 has a static encryption key on the device. This could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized changes to the device, remotely execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial-of-service condition.

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

0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-321

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hornerautomation	Rcc972 Firmware	15.40

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-335-02Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-335-02Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2641?

How severe is CVE-2022-2641?

CVE-2022-2641 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2641?

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