HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-3752
HIGH

CVE-2022-3752

CWE-20Published: December 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An unauthorized user could use a specially crafted sequence of Ethernet/IP messages, combined with heavy traffic

loading to cause a denial-of-service condition in Rockwell Automation Logix controllers resulting in a major non-recoverable fault. If the target device becomes unavailable, a user would have to clear the fault and redownload

the user project file to bring the device back online and continue normal operation.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-3752 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 availability disruption (denial of service), 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
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

rockwellautomation10 product(s)
compactlogix 5480 firmwarecompactlogix 5480compactlogix 5580 firmwarecompactlogix 5580guardlogix 5580 firmwareguardlogix 5580compact guardlogix 5380 firmwarecompact guardlogix 5380compactlogix 5380 firmwarecompactlogix 5380
Source: NVD CPE · 10 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-3752
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 19, 2022

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-3752 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.