CVE-2022-25162
CWE-20Published: May 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Improper Input Validation vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5U-xMy/z(x=32,64,80, y=T,R, z=ES,DS,ESS,DSS) with serial number 17X**** or later and versions prior to 1.270, Mitsubishi Electric Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5U-xMy/z(x=32,64,80, y=T,R, z=ES,DS,ESS,DSS) with serial number 179**** and prior and versions prior to 1.073, MELSEC iQ-F series FX5UC-xMy/z(x=32,64,96, y=T,R, z=D,DSS) with serial number 17X**** or later and versions prior to 1.270, Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5UC-xMy/z(x=32,64,96, y=T,R, z=D,DSS) with serial number 179**** and prior and versions prior to 1.073, Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5UC-32MT/DS-TS versions prior to 1.270, Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5UC-32MT/DSS-TS versions prior to 1.270, Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5UC-32MR/DS-TS versions prior to 1.270, Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5UJ-xMy/z(x=24,40,60, y=T,R, z=ES,ESS) versions prior to 1.030, Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5UJ-xMy/ES-A(x=24,40,60, y=T,R) versions prior to 1.031 and Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-F series FX5S-xMy/z(x=30,40,60,80, y=T,R, z=ES,ESS) version 1.000 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause a temporary DoS condition for the product's communication by sending specially crafted packets.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-25162 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-25162 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts