CVE-2022-44725: OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuratio

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-44725?

local discovery server: upgrade to 1.04.405.479. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-44725 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44725 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-44725 affect?

CVE-2022-44725 affects local discovery server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuration file. This allows a normal user to create a malicious file that is loaded by LDS (running as a high-privilege user).

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2022-44725 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting local discovery server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuration file. This allows a normal user to create a malicious file that is loaded by LDS (running as a high-privilege user).

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 92%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2022-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: opcfoundation

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-11-17 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:08 UTCUpdated Record last modified

opcfoundation local discovery server UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.04.405.479

Fixed in: 1.04.405.479

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy local-discovery-server || rpm -q local-discovery-server || local-discovery-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.04.405.479 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade local-discovery-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade local-discovery-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-2022-44725?

local discovery server: upgrade to 1.04.405.479. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-44725 being exploited?

CVE-2022-44725 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-2022-44725 affect?

CVE-2022-44725 affects local discovery server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). OPC Foundation Local Discovery Server (LDS) through 1.04.403.478 uses a hard-coded file path to a configuration file. This allows a normal user to create a malicious file that is loaded by LDS (running as a high-privilege user).

How urgent is CVE-2022-44725?

Priority 29/100. High severity

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