CVE-2022-38743

Name: CVE-2022-38743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-17T21:15:10.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38743 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint versions 8.0, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.31 are vulnerable to an improper access control vulnerability. The FactoryTalk VantagePoint SQL Server account could allow a malicious user with read-only privileges to execute SQL statements in the back-end database. EPSS estimates a 1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk VantagePoint versions 8.0, 8.10, 8.20, 8.30, 8.31 are vulnerable to an improper access control vulnerability. The FactoryTalk VantagePoint SQL Server account could allow a malicious user with read-only privileges to execute SQL statements in the back-end database. If successfully exploited, this could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code and gain access to restricted data.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.27%

66.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Vantagepoint	8.0
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Vantagepoint	8.10
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Vantagepoint	8.20
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Vantagepoint	8.30
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Vantagepoint	8.31

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1137043Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1137043Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38743?

How severe is CVE-2022-38743?

CVE-2022-38743 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38743?

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