Is CVE-2022-1368 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-1368 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-1368 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-1368 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-1368?

CVE-2022-1368 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-1368

CWE-306Published: September 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Cognex 3D-A1000 Dimensioning System in firmware version 1.0.3 (3354) and prior is vulnerable to CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function, which allows unauthorized users to change the operator account password via webserver commands by monitoring web socket communications from an unauthenticated session. This could allow an attacker to escalate privileges to match those of the compromised account.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Cognex 3D-A1000 Dimensioning System firmware lacks authentication for critical functions, allowing unauthorized users to change operator passwords via web socket commands. This critical vulnerability allows for privilege escalation and carries a 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Firmware for the Cognex 3D-A1000 should be updated to a version newer than 1.0.3.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-1368 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.