HIGH
CVE-2022-29831
CWE-259Published: November 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3 versions from 1.015R to 1.095Z allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain information about the project file for MELSEC safety CPU modules.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-29831 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
mitsubishielectric1 product(s)
gx works3
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
All References (6)
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https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU97244961Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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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/JVNVU97244961Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2022-015_en.pdfMitigation · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-29831
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-259
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 25, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-259)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-29831 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.