CVE-2022-3156

Name: CVE-2022-3156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-27T19:15:10.357+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-3156 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Emulate software. Users are granted elevated permissions on certain product services when the software is installed. Due to this misconfiguration, a malicious user could potentially achieve remote code execution on the targeted software. . EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Emulate software. Users are granted elevated permissions on certain product services when the software is installed. Due to this misconfiguration, a malicious user could potentially achieve remote code execution on the targeted software.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Studio 5000 Logix Emulate	>= 20.011, < 34.00

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1137846Vendor Advisory
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1137846Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-3156?

How severe is CVE-2022-3156?

CVE-2022-3156 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3156?

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