Is CVE-2022-50926 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-50926 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-50926 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-50926 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-50926?

CVE-2022-50926 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-50926

CWE-565Published: January 13, 2026· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

WAGO 750-8212 PFC200 G2 2ETH RS firmware contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate user session cookies. Attackers can modify the cookie's 'name' and 'roles' parameters to elevate from ordinary user to administrative privileges without authentication.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical privilege escalation vulnerability in WAGO 750-8212 PFC200 G2 2ETH RS firmware allows an attacker to gain administrative privileges by manipulating user session cookies. A CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a severe risk, as this can lead to full control over the device. There is no EPSS score, and it is not in CISA's KEV catalog.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. It is remotely exploitable over the network without requiring any authentication.

Recommended Action

Administrators should update the WAGO 750-8212 PFC200 G2 2ETH RS firmware to a patched version. Implement strong session management and cookie security practices.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-50926 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.