CVE-2022-29960

Name: CVE-2022-29960
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-26T22:15:11.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-29960 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Emerson OpenBSI through 2022-04-29 uses weak cryptography. It is an engineering environment for the ControlWave and Bristol Babcock line of RTUs. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Emerson OpenBSI through 2022-04-29 uses weak cryptography. It is an engineering environment for the ControlWave and Bristol Babcock line of RTUs. DES with hardcoded cryptographic keys is used for protection of certain system credentials, engineering files, and sensitive utilities.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emerson	Openbsi	< 5.9
Emerson	Openbsi	5.9

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-181-03Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-221-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.forescout.com/blog/Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-181-03Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-221-03Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.forescout.com/blog/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-29960?

How severe is CVE-2022-29960?

CVE-2022-29960 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29960?

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