CVE-2022-2825
Kepware KEPServerEX Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kepware KEPServerEX 6.11.718.0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of text encoding conversions. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18411.
INFO
Published Date :
March 29, 2023, 7:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 18, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2022-2825
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
that
are
affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2022-2825 has a 5 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2022-2825.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-242-10 | Third Party Advisory US Government Resource |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1455/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-242-10 | Third Party Advisory US Government Resource |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1455/ | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2022-2825 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2022-2825
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Exploiting CVE-2023-2825 on a VM
None
Python Shell
opcua-exploit-framework-main
Python Shell
Claroty opc ua exploit framework add KOR comment
Python Shell
Advanced OPC-UA framework for vulnerability research & exploitation
Python Shell
Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2022-2825 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2022-2825 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CWE CWE-121 -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Feb. 18, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-121 -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-242-10 Added Reference https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1455/ -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Apr. 20, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kepware KEPServerEX V6.11.718.0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of text encoding conversions. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18411. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kepware KEPServerEX 6.11.718.0. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of text encoding conversions. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-18411. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 10, 2023
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-242-10 No Types Assigned https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-242-10 Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource Changed Reference Type https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1455/ No Types Assigned https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1455/ Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ge:industrial_gateway_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 7.612 *cpe:2.3:a:ptc:kepware_kepserverex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.12 *cpe:2.3:a:ptc:opc-aggregator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.12 *cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_industrial_connectivity:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_kepware_edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.4 *cpe:2.3:a:ptc:thingworx_kepware_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.12 *cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:kepserver_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.12 *cpe:2.3:a:softwaretoolbox:top_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 6.12
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Base CVSS Score: 9.8
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.64 }} 0.31%
score
0.69602
percentile