CVE-2022-28687
highpriority · track · 31EPSS 0.010 · 62 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of APP files. The process loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16257.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedAVEVA Edgecisa_csaf_ot
For AVEVA Edge 2020 R2 SP1, users should apply security fix HF 2020.2.00.40 (login required).
https://softwaresupportsp.aveva.com/#/producthub/details?id=e1598a96-31e2-4370-c17c-08da7168e83a - MitigationAVEVA Edgecisa_csaf_ot
AVEVA recommends organizations evaluate the impact of these vulnerabilities based on their operational environment, architecture, and product implementation.
cvss
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode
ssvc
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weaknesses
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affected products (6)
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advisories (1)
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- ICSA-22-249-02AVEVA Edge 2020 R2 SP1 and all prior versions2022-09-06icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could result in arbitrary code execution, information disclosure, or denial of service.
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sources
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references (9)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-28687/cnnvd
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-22-249-02cnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2022.4457cnnvd
- https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2022-005.pdfcnnvd
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1126/cnnvd
- https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2022-005.pdfenisa_euvd
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1126/enisa_euvd
- https://www.aveva.com/content/dam/aveva/documents/support/cyber-security-updates/SecurityBulletin_AVEVA-2022-005.pdfPatchVendor Advisorynvd
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