Is CVE-2022-2242 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2242 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2242 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2242 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2242?

CVE-2022-2242 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2242

CWE-306Published: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The KUKA SystemSoftware V/KSS in versions prior to 8.6.5 is prone to improper access control as an unauthorized attacker can directly read and write robot configurations when access control is not available or not enabled (default).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

KUKA SystemSoftware is vulnerable to improper access control, allowing unauthorized attackers to read and write robot configurations. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8, making it a high priority for industrial environments where access control is not enabled by default.

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

Recommended Action

Ensure that access control features are properly configured and enabled, and upgrade to KUKA SystemSoftware version 8.6.5 or later.

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-2022-2242 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.