HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-22731
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-22731

CWE-22Published: January 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A CWE-22: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability exists in a function that could allow an attacker to create or overwrite critical files that are used to execute code, such as programs or libraries and cause path traversal attacks. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Power Commission (Versions prior to V2.22)

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-22731 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

schneider-electric1 product(s)
ecostruxure power commission
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-165-05_EcoStruxure_Power_Commission_Security_Notification.pdf
PATCHhttps://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-165-05_EcoStruxure_Power_Commission_Security_Notification.pdf

All References (2)

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https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-165-05_EcoStruxure_Power_Commission_Security_Notification.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-165-05_EcoStruxure_Power_Commission_Security_Notification.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-22731
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2023

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-22731 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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