CVE-2022-2790

Name: CVE-2022-2790
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-19T23:15:09.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2790 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior is vulenrable to CWE-347 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature, and does not properly verify compiled logic (PDT files) and data blocks data (BLD/BLK files).. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior is vulenrable to CWE-347 Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature, and does not properly verify compiled logic (PDT files) and data blocks data (BLD/BLK files).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

2.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emerson	Electric\'S Proficy	<= 9.0.0

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-228-06Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-228-06Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2790?

How severe is CVE-2022-2790?

CVE-2022-2790 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2790?

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