CVE-2022-36969

Name: CVE-2022-36969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-29T19:15:11.753+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 13.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36969 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. EPSS estimates a 13.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the LoadImportedLibraries method. Due to the improper restriction of XML External Entity (XXE) references, a crafted document specifying a URI causes the XML parser to access the URI and embed the contents back into the XML document for further processing. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17394.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

13.68%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Aveva	Aveva Edge	< 2020.2.00.40

References

https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2022-005.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1128/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2022-005.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1128/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36969?

How severe is CVE-2022-36969?

CVE-2022-36969 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 13.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36969?

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