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CVE-2022-44725

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2022-44725 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuration file. This allows a normal user to create a malicious file that is loaded by LDS (running as a high-privilege user).. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuration file. This allows a normal user to create a malicious file that is loaded by LDS (running as a high-privilege user).

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
0.17%

6.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpcfoundationLocal Discovery Server< 1.04.405.479

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-44725?
OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuration file. This allows a normal user to create a malicious file that is loaded by LDS (running as a high-privilege user).
How severe is CVE-2022-44725?
CVE-2022-44725 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44725?
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