Is CVE-2022-40268 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40268 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40268 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40268 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40268?

CVE-2022-40268 has a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-40268

CWE-1021Published: February 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

4.7

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27 model versions 01.14.000 to 01.47.000, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT25 model versions 01.14.000 to 01.47.000 and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GT SoftGOT2000 versions 1.265B to 1.285X allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to lead legitimate users to perform unintended operations through clickjacking.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-40268 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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.