CVE-2022-28944

Name: CVE-2022-28944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-23T18:16:11.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28944 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Certain EMCO Software products are affected by: CWE-494: Download of Code Without Integrity Check. This affects MSI Package Builder for Windows 9.1.4 and Remote Installer for Windows 6.0.13 and Ping Monitor for Windows 8.0.18 and Remote Shutdown for Windows 7.2.2 and WakeOnLan 2.0.8 and Network Inventory for Windows 5.8.22 and Network Software Scanner for Windows 2.0.8 and UnLock IT for Windows 6.1.1. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Certain EMCO Software products are affected by: CWE-494: Download of Code Without Integrity Check. This affects MSI Package Builder for Windows 9.1.4 and Remote Installer for Windows 6.0.13 and Ping Monitor for Windows 8.0.18 and Remote Shutdown for Windows 7.2.2 and WakeOnLan 2.0.8 and Network Inventory for Windows 5.8.22 and Network Software Scanner for Windows 2.0.8 and UnLock IT for Windows 6.1.1. The impact is: execute arbitrary code (remote). The component is: Updater. The attack vector is: To exploit this vulnerability, a user must trigger an update of an affected installation of EMCO Software. ¶¶ Multiple products from EMCO Software are affected by a remote code execution vulnerability during the update process.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.69%

74.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-494

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emcosoftware	Msi Package Builder	9.1.4
Emcosoftware	Network Inventory	5.8.22
Emcosoftware	Network Software Scanner	2.0.8
Emcosoftware	Ping Monitor	8.0.18
Emcosoftware	Remote Installer	6.0.13
Emcosoftware	Remote Shutdown	7.2.2
Emcosoftware	Unlock It	6.1.1
Emcosoftware	Wakeonlan	2.0.8

References

http://emco.comNot Applicable
http://msi.comNot Applicable
https://github.com/gerr-re/cve-2022-28944/blob/main/cve-2022-28944_public-advisory.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://emco.comNot Applicable
http://msi.comNot Applicable
https://github.com/gerr-re/cve-2022-28944/blob/main/cve-2022-28944_public-advisory.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28944?

How severe is CVE-2022-28944?

CVE-2022-28944 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28944?

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