PatchTheCVECVE-2022-3079: Festo control block CPX-CEC-C1 and CPX-CMXX in multiple versions allow unauthenticated, remote access to criti
CVE-2022-3079 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cpx-cmxx firmware, cpx-cec-c1 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Festo control block CPX-CEC-C1 and CPX-CMXX in multiple versions allow unauthenticated, remote access to critical webpage functions which may cause a denial of service.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-269 |
| Published | 2022-09-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-3079?
cpx-cmxx firmware: upgrade to newer than 2.0.12; cpx-cec-c1 firmware: upgrade to newer than 1.2.34. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-3079 being exploited?
CVE-2022-3079 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-2022-3079 affect?
CVE-2022-3079 affects cpx-cmxx firmware, cpx-cec-c1 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Festo control block CPX-CEC-C1 and CPX-CMXX in multiple versions allow unauthenticated, remote access to critical webpage functions which may cause a denial of service.
How urgent is CVE-2022-3079?
Priority 45/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action