CVE-2022-41666

Name: CVE-2022-41666
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-04T05:15:09.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-41666 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability exists that allows adversaries with local user privileges to load a malicious DLL which could lead to execution of malicious code. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert(V3.3 Hotfix 1 or prior), Pro-face BLUE(V3.3 Hotfix1 or prior).. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-347: Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability exists that allows adversaries with local user privileges to load a malicious DLL which could lead to execution of malicious code. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert(V3.3 Hotfix 1 or prior), Pro-face BLUE(V3.3 Hotfix1 or prior).

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

0.13%

3.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-347

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert	< 3.3
Schneider-Electric	Ecostruxure Operator Terminal Expert	3.3
Schneider-Electric	Pro-Face Blue	< 3.3
Schneider-Electric	Pro-Face Blue	3.3

References

https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2022-284-01/Vendor Advisory
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2022-284-01/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-41666?

How severe is CVE-2022-41666?

CVE-2022-41666 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41666?

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