PatchTheCVECVE-2022-45793: Sysmac Studio installs executables in a directory with poor permissions
CVE-2022-45793 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting automation software sysmac studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Sysmac Studio installs executables in a directory with poor permissions. This can allow a locally-authenticated attacker to overwrite files which will result in code execution with privileges of a different user.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 80%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-276 |
| Published | 2024-01-10 |
| 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-2022-45793?
automation software sysmac studio: upgrade to newer than 1.54. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-45793 being exploited?
CVE-2022-45793 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-2022-45793 affect?
CVE-2022-45793 affects automation software sysmac studio. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Sysmac Studio installs executables in a directory with poor permissions. This can allow a locally-authenticated attacker to overwrite files which will result in code execution with privileges of a different user.
How urgent is CVE-2022-45793?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.