CVE-2022-3089: Echelon SmartServer 2.2 with i.LON Vision 2.2 stores cleartext credentials in a file, which could allow a

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-3089 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting i.lon vision. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Echelon SmartServer 2.2 with i.LON Vision 2.2 stores cleartext credentials in a file, which could allow an attacker to obtain cleartext usernames and passwords of the SmartServer. If the attacker obtains the file, then the credentials could be used to control the web user interface and file transfer protocol (FTP) server.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 84%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798, CWE-312
Published	2023-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-13 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

echelon i.lon vision DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy i.lon-vision || rpm -q i.lon-vision || i.lon-vision --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison i.lon-vision sudo apt install i.lon-vision=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo apt-mark hold i.lon-vision

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

dnf --showduplicates list i.lon-vision sudo dnf downgrade i.lon-vision-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2> sudo dnf versionlock add i.lon-vision

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.

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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-2022-3089?

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

Is CVE-2022-3089 being exploited?

CVE-2022-3089 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-2022-3089 affect?

CVE-2022-3089 affects i.lon vision. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Echelon SmartServer 2.2 with i.LON Vision 2.2 stores cleartext credentials in a file, which could allow an attacker to obtain cleartext usernames and passwords of the SmartServer. If the attacker obtains the file, then the credentials

How urgent is CVE-2022-3089?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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