CVE-2022-40264: Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ICONICS/Mitsub

Routine

MEDIUM 6.3UPGRADE

CVE-2022-40264 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.3) affecting genesis64. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ICONICS/Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS64 versions 10.96 to 10.97.2 allows an unauthenticated attacker to create, tamper with or destroy arbitrary files by getting a legitimate user import a project package file crafted by the attacker.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2022-12-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Mitsubishi Electric Corporation · Vendor: iconics

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-12-14 00:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

iconics genesis64 UPGRADE

Affected: >= 10.96 and <= 10.97.2

Fixed in: newer than 10.97.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.96

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy genesis64 || rpm -q genesis64 || genesis64 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.97.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade genesis64

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade genesis64

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.96 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison genesis64 sudo apt install genesis64=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.96> sudo apt-mark hold genesis64

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list genesis64 sudo dnf downgrade genesis64-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.96> sudo dnf versionlock add genesis64

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-2022-40264?

genesis64: upgrade to newer than 10.97.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-40264 being exploited?

CVE-2022-40264 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-2022-40264 affect?

CVE-2022-40264 affects genesis64. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.3). Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') vulnerability in ICONICS/Mitsubishi Electric GENESIS64 versions 10.96 to 10.97.2 allows an unauthenticated attacker to create, tamper with or destroy arbitrary f

How urgent is CVE-2022-40264?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Mitsubishi Electric vulnerabilities

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