CVE-2022-2848

Name: CVE-2022-2848
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-29T19:15:11.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 3.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2848 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kepware KEPServerEX 6.11.718.0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kepware KEPServerEX 6.11.718.0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of text encoding conversions. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-16486.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.37%

87.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge	Industrial Gateway Server	< 7.612
Ptc	Kepware Kepserverex	< 6.12
Ptc	Opc-Aggregator	< 6.12
Ptc	Thingworx Industrial Connectivity	All versions
Ptc	Thingworx Kepware Edge	< 1.4
Ptc	Thingworx Kepware Server	< 6.12
Rockwellautomation	Kepserver Enterprise	< 6.12
Softwaretoolbox	Top Server	< 6.12

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-242-10Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1454/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-242-10Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1454/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2848?

How severe is CVE-2022-2848?

CVE-2022-2848 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2848?

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-2022-2848?

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Source: NVD / NIST