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CVE-2022-2848: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Kepware KEPS

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CVE-2022-2848 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.1) affecting industrial gateway server, kepware kepserverex, opc-aggregator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to exe

Why this priority

  • Critical severity
  • Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score9.1 (Critical)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance3.4% (top 11%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-122, CWE-119
Published2023-03-29
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Zero Day Initiative · Vendor: ge · ptc

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

ge industrial gateway server UPGRADE
Affected: < 7.612
Fixed in: 7.612
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy industrial-gateway-server || rpm -q industrial-gateway-server || industrial-gateway-server --version
2. UPGRADE to 7.612 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade industrial-gateway-server
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade industrial-gateway-server
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
ptc kepware kepserverex UPGRADE
Affected: < 6.12
Fixed in: 6.12
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy kepware-kepserverex || rpm -q kepware-kepserverex || kepware-kepserverex --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade kepware-kepserverex
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade kepware-kepserverex
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
ptc opc-aggregator UPGRADE
Affected: < 6.12
Fixed in: 6.12
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy opc-aggregator || rpm -q opc-aggregator || opc-aggregator --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade opc-aggregator
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade opc-aggregator
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
ptc thingworx industrial connectivity MITIGATE
Affected: all versions
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy thingworx-industrial-connectivity || rpm -q thingworx-industrial-connectivity || thingworx-industrial-connectivity --version
No fixed or unaffected release known
Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.
ptc thingworx kepware edge UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.4
Fixed in: 1.4
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy thingworx-kepware-edge || rpm -q thingworx-kepware-edge || thingworx-kepware-edge --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thingworx-kepware-edge
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade thingworx-kepware-edge
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
ptc thingworx kepware server UPGRADE
Affected: < 6.12
Fixed in: 6.12
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy thingworx-kepware-server || rpm -q thingworx-kepware-server || thingworx-kepware-server --version
2. UPGRADE to 6.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade thingworx-kepware-server
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade thingworx-kepware-server
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-2848?

industrial gateway server: upgrade to 7.612; kepware kepserverex: upgrade to 6.12; opc-aggregator: upgrade to 6.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-2848 being exploited?

CVE-2022-2848 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-2022-2848 affect?

CVE-2022-2848 affects industrial gateway server, kepware kepserverex, opc-aggregator. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.1). 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

How urgent is CVE-2022-2848?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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