CVE-2022-2140: Elcomplus SmartICS v2.3.4.0 does not neutralize user-controllable input, which allows an authenticated user to

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-2140 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting smartics. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Elcomplus SmartICS v2.3.4.0 does not neutralize user-controllable input, which allows an authenticated user to inject arbitrary code into specific parameters.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 42%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-06-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: smartics

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-06-27 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

smartics smartics DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smartics || rpm -q smartics || smartics --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison smartics sudo apt install smartics=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold smartics

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list smartics sudo dnf downgrade smartics-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add smartics

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2140?

smartics: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2140 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2140 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-2140 affect?

CVE-2022-2140 affects smartics. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Elcomplus SmartICS v2.3.4.0 does not neutralize user-controllable input, which allows an authenticated user to inject arbitrary code into specific parameters.

How urgent is CVE-2022-2140?

Priority 45/100. High severity

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