CVE-2022-1261 — MEDIUM (5.8)

Vulnerability Description

Matrikon, a subsidary of Honeywell Matrikon OPC Server (all versions) is vulnerable to a condition where a low privileged user allowed to connect to the OPC server to use the functions of the IPersisFile to execute operating system processes with system-level privileges.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Honeywell	Matrikon Opc Server	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

References

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-144-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-144-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-1261?

CVE-2022-1261 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Matrikon, a subsidary of Honeywell Matrikon OPC Server (all versions) is vulnerable to a condition where a low privileged user allowed to connect to the OPC server to use the functions of the IPersisF...

How severe is CVE-2022-1261?

CVE-2022-1261 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-1261?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Honeywell Matrikon Opc Server.