CVE-2022-29897

Name: CVE-2022-29897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T15:15:09.99+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29897 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. On various RAD-ISM-900-EN-* devices by PHOENIX CONTACT an admin user could use the traceroute utility integrated in the WebUI to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the OS due to an improper input validation in all versions of the firmware.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

On various RAD-ISM-900-EN-* devices by PHOENIX CONTACT an admin user could use the traceroute utility integrated in the WebUI to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the OS due to an improper input validation in all versions of the firmware.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phoenixcontact	Rad-Ism-900-En-Bd Firmware	All versions
Phoenixcontact	Rad-Ism-900-En-Bd\/B Firmware	All versions
Phoenixcontact	Rad-Ism-900-En-Bd-Bus Firmware	All versions

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-018/Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-018/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29897?

How severe is CVE-2022-29897?

CVE-2022-29897 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29897?

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