CVE-2022-3737: phoenix contact config+ Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 15-11-2022Last modified 28-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-3737 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in phoenix contact config+. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-11-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 28-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In PHOENIX CONTACT Automationworx Software Suite up to version 1.89 memory can be read beyond the intended scope due to insufficient validation of input data. Availability, integrity, or confidentiality of an application programming workstation might be compromised by attacks using these vulnerabilities.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.21% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Phoenix contact3 products
- config+≤ 1.89
- pc worx≤ 1.89
- pc worx express≤ 1.89
Phoenixcontact1 product
2 vendors · 4 products
References
1 links- cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-048/Third Party Advisory