CVE-2022-29856

Name: CVE-2022-29856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-29T16:15:08.997+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29856 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A hardcoded cryptographic key in Automation360 22 allows an attacker to decrypt exported RPA packages.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A hardcoded cryptographic key in Automation360 22 allows an attacker to decrypt exported RPA packages.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.52%

71.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Automationanywhere	Automation 360	22

References

https://dolosgroup.io/blogExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.automationanywhere.com/products/automation-360Product, Vendor Advisory
https://dolosgroup.io/blogExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.automationanywhere.com/products/automation-360Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29856?

A hardcoded cryptographic key in Automation360 22 allows an attacker to decrypt exported RPA packages.

How severe is CVE-2022-29856?

CVE-2022-29856 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29856?

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-2022-29856?

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Source: NVD / NIST