CVE-2022-2253
CWE-78Published: July 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A user with administrative privileges in Distributed Data Systems WebHMI 4.1.1.7662 may send OS commands to execute on the host server.
Risk Analysis
Distributed Data Systems WebHMI 4.1.1.7662 contains a command injection flaw that allows administrative users to execute OS commands on the host server. While it requires administrative privileges, the 9.1 CVSS score highlights the significant impact of this vulnerability.
No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Apply available security patches for WebHMI firmware to prevent unauthorized OS command execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2253 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 9.1.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2253 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts