Is CVE-2022-2641 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-2641 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-2641 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-2641 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-2641?

CVE-2022-2641 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-2641

CWE-321Published: December 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Horner Automation’s RCC 972 with firmware version 15.40 has a static encryption key on the device. This could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized changes to the device, remotely execute arbitrary code, or cause a denial-of-service condition.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-2641 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.