Is CVE-2022-31805 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-31805 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-31805 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-31805 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31805?

CVE-2022-31805 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-31805

CWE-523Published: June 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In the CODESYS Development System multiple components in multiple versions transmit the passwords for the communication between clients and servers unprotected.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-31805 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

codesys10 product(s)

development systemedge gatewaygatewayhmi slopc serverplchandlerplcwinntruntime toolkitsp realtime ntweb server

Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

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Security advisories & exploits

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://customers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=17140&token=6aa2c5c4a8b83b8b09936fefed5b0b11f9d2cc6c&download=

News & Research Mentioning CVE-2022-31805

CODESYS in Festo Automation Suite

CISA Alerts· Mar 17, 2026

View CSAF Summary 3. TECHNICAL DETAILS The following versions of CODESYS in Festo Automation Suite are affected: FESTO Software Festo Automation Suite (versions prior to 2.8.0.138) installed with CODESYS Software CODESYS Development System (3.0) vers:all/* FESTO Software Festo Automation Suite (versions prior to 2.8.0.138) installed with CODESYS Software CODESYS Development System (3.5.16.10) vers:all/* FESTO Software Festo Automation Suite (2.8.0.137) installed with CODESYS Software CODESYS Development System (3.0) vers:all/* FESTO Software Festo Automation Suite (2.8.0.137) installed with CODESYS Software CODESYS Development System (3.5.16.10) vers:all/* CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 9.8 FESTO, CODESYS CODESYS in Festo Automation Suite D [xlite_meta score:79 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:17fca52d9c8a749f3ecbaf32eff92f14e856489804a56a18cc6c0d7f4acd2a9d]