HIGH
CVE-2022-2485
CWE-319Published: August 31, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Any attempt (good or bad) to log into AutomationDirect Stride Field I/O with a web browser may result in the device responding with its password in the communication packets.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-2485 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
automationdirect20 product(s)
sio-mb04rtds firmwaresio-mb04rtdssio-mb04ads firmwaresio-mb04adssio-mb04thms firmwaresio-mb04thmssio-mb08ads-1 firmwaresio-mb08ads-1sio-mb08ads-2 firmwaresio-mb08ads-2sio-mb08thms firmwaresio-mb08thms+8
Source: NVD CPE · 20 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/firmware/product_advisory/PA-COM-006.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-202-05Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://cdn.automationdirect.com/static/firmware/product_advisory/PA-COM-006.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-202-05Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-2485
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-319
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 31, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-319)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-2485 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.