CVE-2022-38744

Name: CVE-2022-38744
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-27T14:15:10.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38744 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An unauthenticated attacker with network access to a victim's Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Alarm and Events service could open a connection, causing the service to fault and become unavailable. The affected port could be used as a server ping port and uses messages structured with XML. . EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unauthenticated attacker with network access to a victim's Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk Alarm and Events service could open a connection, causing the service to fault and become unavailable. The affected port could be used as a server ping port and uses messages structured with XML.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.09%

61.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Alarms And Events	All versions

References

https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1136876Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1136876Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38744?

How severe is CVE-2022-38744?

CVE-2022-38744 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38744?

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