Is CVE-2022-31802 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-31802 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-31802 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-31802 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31802?

CVE-2022-31802 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-31802

CWE-187Published: June 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In CODESYS Gateway Server V2 for versions prior to V2.3.9.38 only a part of the the specified password is been compared to the real CODESYS Gateway password. An attacker may perform authentication by specifying a small password that matches the corresponding part of the longer real CODESYS Gateway password.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-31802 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.