CVE-2022-40691

Name: CVE-2022-40691
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-07T17:15:10.33+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40691 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web application functionality of Moxa SDS-3008 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch 2.1. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists in the web application functionality of Moxa SDS-3008 Series Industrial Ethernet Switch 2.1. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Moxa	Sds-3008 Firmware	<= 2.1
Moxa	Sds-3008-T Firmware	<= 2.1

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1621Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/sds-3008-series-multiple-web-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1621Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.moxa.com/en/support/product-support/security-advisory/sds-3008-series-multiple-web-vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1621

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40691?

How severe is CVE-2022-40691?

CVE-2022-40691 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40691?

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