Is CVE-2022-34838 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-34838 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-34838 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2022-34838 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34838?

CVE-2022-34838 has a CVSS score of 8.4 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-34838

CWE-257Published: August 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.4

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format vulnerability in ABB Zenon 8.20 allows an attacker who successfully exploit the vulnerability may add or alter data points and corresponding attributes. Once such engineering data is used the data visualization will be altered for the end user.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-34838 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.4.

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.