Is CVE-2022-31491 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-31491 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-31491 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-31491 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31491?

CVE-2022-31491 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-31491

CWE-94Published: August 22, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Voltronic Power ViewPower through 1.04-24215, ViewPower Pro through 2.0-22165, and PowerShield Netguard before 1.04-23292 allows a remote attacker to run arbitrary code via an unspecified web interface related to detection of a managed UPS shutting down. An unauthenticated attacker can use this to run arbitrary code immediately regardless of any managed UPS state or presence.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-31491 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 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.