HIGH CVSS 8.6
Published: 2022-11-25

CVE-2022-25164

mitsubishielectric gx_works3 Security Advisory (CVE-2022-25164)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-25164 impacting mitsubishielectric gx_works3. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.6 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 versions from 1.000A to 1.095Z and Mitsubishi Electric MX OPC UA Module Configurator-R versions 1.08J and prior allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to disclose sensitive information. As a result, unauthenticated attackers can gain unauthorized access to the MELSEC CPU module and the MELSEC OPC UA server module.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mitsubishielectric / gx_works3
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-312

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-25164 impacting mitsubishielectric gx_works3.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-25164.yaml
id: cve-2022-25164

info:
  name: mitsubishielectric gx_works3 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-25164 affecting mitsubishielectric gx_works3.
    Evaluation: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 versions from 1.000A to 1.095Z and Mitsubishi Electric MX OP...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-25164
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 8.6
    cve-id: CVE-2022-25164
    cwe-id: CWE-312
  tags: cve,cve-2022-25164,mitsubishielectric,gx_works3,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gx_works3"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-25164.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-25164
# Target: mitsubishielectric gx_works3 | CVSS: 8.6 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-25164 (mitsubishielectric gx_works3)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mitsubishielectric gx_works3 scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-25164.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-25164
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gx_works3 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gx_works3 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gx_works3

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gx_works3 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gx_works3

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-25164 in mitsubishielectric gx_works3?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mitsubishielectric gx_works3 packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-25164?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-25164?

CVE-2022-25164 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.6 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.6
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-25164
Weakness CWE-312
Vendor mitsubishielectric
Product gx_works3
Published 2022-11-25
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N