CVE-2022-2791: Malicious File Upload
Published Nov 22, 2022
·Updated
Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior is vulnerable to CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type, and will upload any file written into the PLC logic folder to the connected PLC.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Emerson Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.80 and prior
Emerson Proficy<=9.00
Event History
Nov 22, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2022-2791.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2022-2791?
The severity of CVE-2022-2791 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2022-2791?
Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition Version 9.00 and prior are affected by CVE-2022-2791.
4
What is the CWE category of CVE-2022-2791?
CVE-2022-2791 falls under CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type.
5
How can I fix CVE-2022-2791?
To fix CVE-2022-2791, update Emerson Electric's Proficy Machine Edition to a version beyond 9.00.