CVE-2022-4048: codesys codesys development system v3 Inadequate Encryption Strength
CVSS: 7.7v3.1HighModified
Published 15-05-2023Last modified 23-01-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-4048 is a high (CVSS 7.7) Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in codesys codesys development system v3. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 0.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.7/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.08%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-05-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 23-01-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Inadequate Encryption Strength in CODESYS Development System V3 versions prior to V3.5.18.40 allows an unauthenticated local attacker to access and manipulate code of the encrypted boot application.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.7HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.08%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
0%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.08% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.08%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Codesys2 products
- codesys development system v3≥ V0.0.0.0, < V3.5.18.40
- development_system_v3< 3.5.18.40
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- customers.codesys.com/index.phpVendor Advisory