CVE-2022-2969

Name: CVE-2022-2969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-01T18:15:10.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-2969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Delta Industrial Automation DIALink versions prior to v1.5.0.0 Beta 4 uses an external input to construct a pathname intended to identify a file or directory located underneath a restricted parent directory. However, the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname, which can cause the pathname to resolve to a location outside of the restricted directory.. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Delta Industrial Automation DIALink versions prior to v1.5.0.0 Beta 4 uses an external input to construct a pathname intended to identify a file or directory located underneath a restricted parent directory. However, the software does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname, which can cause the pathname to resolve to a location outside of the restricted directory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Deltaww	Dialink	< 1.5.0.0	—
Deltaww	Dialink	1.5.0.0	Beta3

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-307-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-307-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-2969?

How severe is CVE-2022-2969?

CVE-2022-2969 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2969?

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