CVE-2022-43514
CWE-22Published: January 10, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability has been identified in Automation License Manager V5 (All versions), Automation License Manager V6 (All versions < V6.0 SP9 Upd4), TeleControl Server Basic V3 (All versions < V3.1.2). The affected component does not correctly validate the root path on folder related operations, allowing to modify files and folders outside the intended root directory.
This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute file operations of files outside of the specified root folder. Chained with CVE-2022-43513 this could allow Remote Code Execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-43514 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.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-43514 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts