CVE-2022-29898

Name: CVE-2022-29898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-11T15:15:10.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29898 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 configuration file uploader in the WebUI to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the OS due to an improper validation of an integrity check value in all versions of the firmware.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% 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 configuration file uploader in the WebUI to execute arbitrary code with root privileges on the OS due to an improper validation of an integrity check value 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

0.57%

42.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-354

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29898?

How severe is CVE-2022-29898?

CVE-2022-29898 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29898?

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