What is CVE-2022-28686?

CVE-2022-28686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Edge, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-29.

How severe is CVE-2022-28686?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Aveva Edge

CVE-2022-28686

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of APP files. The process loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-17114.

EPSS: 0.006 (48.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Aveva Aveva_edge
Aveva Edge — versions 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000)

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-427 — Uncontrolled Search Path Element

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28686?: CVE-2022-28686 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aveva Edge, classified under Uncontrolled Search Path Element. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-03-29.
How severe is CVE-2022-28686?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.