CVE-2022-45788
criticalpriority · track · 39EPSS 0.012 · 67 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
A CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary code execution, denial of service and loss of confidentiality & integrity when a malicious project file is loaded onto the controller. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Control Expert (All Versions), EcoStruxure Process Expert (All Versions), Modicon M340 CPU - part numbers BMXP34* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU - part numbers BMEP* and BMEH* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU Safety - part numbers BMEP58*S and BMEH58*S (All Versions), Modicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor - 171CBU* (All Versions), Modicon MC80 - BMKC80 (All Versions), Legacy Modicon Quantum - 140CPU65* and Premium CPUs - TSXP57* (All Versions)
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedEcoStruxure Control Expertcisa_csaf_ot
EcoStruxure Control Expert: Software V15.3 includes a fix for this vulnerability and is available for download.
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/EcoStruxureControlExpert-V15.3/ - FixedEcoStruxure Process Expertcisa_csaf_ot
EcoStruxure Process Expert: Version V2021 available for download and is not impacted by this vulnerability as the affected component has been removed from this version.
https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/65406-ecostruxure-process-expert/#software-and-firmware - FixedModicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*)cisa_csaf_ot
Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*): Firmware SV3.51 includes a fix for this vulnerability and is available for download.
https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/1468-modicon-m340/#software-and-firmware - FixedModicon M580 CPU (part numbers BMEP* and BMEH*)cisa_csaf_ot
Modicon M580 CPU (part numbers BMEP* and BMEH*): Firmware SV4.10 includes a fix for this vulnerability and is available for download.
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/BMEx58x0x0_SV04.10/ - FixedModicon MC80 CPU (part numbers BMKC80*)cisa_csaf_ot
Modicon MC80 CPU (part numbers BMKC80*): Firmware SV1.90 includes a fix for this vulnerability and is available for download.
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/BMKC80_Firmware_upgrade/ - FixedModicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor (part numbers 171CBU*)cisa_csaf_ot
Modicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor (part numbers 171CBU*): Firmware VS2.6 includes a fix for this vulnerability and is available for download.
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/Momentum_FW_update/ - MitigationEcoStruxure Control Expertcisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric has released the following remediations for users to implement:
- MitigationEcoStruxure Process Expertcisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric has released the following remediations for users to implement:
- MitigationLegacy Modicon Quantum (part numbers 140CPU65*) and Premium CPUs (part numbers TSXP57*)cisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric has released the following remediations for users to implement:
- MitigationModicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*)cisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric has released the following remediations for users to implement:
- MitigationModicon M580 CPU (part numbers BMEP* and BMEH*)cisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric has released the following remediations for users to implement:
- MitigationModicon M580 CPU Safety (part numbers BMEP58*S and BMEH58*S)cisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric has released the following remediations for users to implement:
- MitigationModicon MC80 CPU (part numbers BMKC80*)cisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric has released the following remediations for users to implement:
- MitigationModicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor (part numbers 171CBU*)cisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric has released the following remediations for users to implement:
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · high–critical · 7.5–9.8
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (84)
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advisories (1)
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- ICSA-23-201-01Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Products, Modicon PLCs, and Programmable Automation Controllers2023-07-20icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker unauthorized access to components, ability to execute arbitrary code, or ability to execute a denial-of-service.
also known as (4)
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sources
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references (5)
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- https://cxsecurity.com/cveshow/CVE-2022-45788/cnnvd
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-010-05&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-010-05_Modicon_Controllers_Security_Notification.pdfcnnvd
- https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ESB-2023.4136cnnvd
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-010-05&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-010-05_Modicon_Controllers_Security_Notification.pdfenisa_euvd
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-010-05&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-010-05_Modicon_Controllers_Security_Notification.pdfPatchVendor Advisorynvd
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