HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-25164
HIGH

CVE-2022-25164

CWE-312Published: November 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 versions from 1.000A to 1.095Z and Mitsubishi Electric MX OPC UA Module Configurator-R versions 1.08J and prior allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can gain unauthorized access to the MELSEC CPU module and the MELSEC OPC UA server module.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-25164 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

mitsubishielectric2 product(s)
gx works3mx opc ua module configurator-r
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdf

All References (6)

→
https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961/index.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-05
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https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdfMitigation · Vendor Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961/index.htmlThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-333-05
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https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdfMitigation · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-25164
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-312
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 25, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-25164 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.
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