CVE-2022-29832

Name: CVE-2022-29832
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-25T00:15:10.507+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29832 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3 versions 1.015R and later, GX Works2 all versions and GX Developer versions 8.40S and later allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated users could obtain information about the project file for MELSEC safety CPU modules or project file for MELSEC Q/FX/L series with security setting.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in Memory vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3 versions 1.015R and later, GX Works2 all versions and GX Developer versions 8.40S and later allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated users could obtain information about the project file for MELSEC safety CPU modules or project file for MELSEC Q/FX/L series with security setting.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.61%

44.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mitsubishielectric	Gx Works3	>= 1.015r, <= 1.086q
Mitsubishielectric	Gx Works3	>= 1.087r

References

https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-05
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-05
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29832?

How severe is CVE-2022-29832?

CVE-2022-29832 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29832?

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