HIGH CVSS 8.8
Published: 2022-11-21

CVE-2022-3388

hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600 Security Advisory (CVE-2022-3388)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-3388 impacting hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
An input validation vulnerability exists in the Monitor Pro interface of MicroSCADA Pro and MicroSCADA X SYS600. An authenticated user can launch an administrator level remote code execution irrespective of the authenticated user's role.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
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
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product hitachienergy / microscada_pro_sys600
Affected Versions 9.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

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-2022-3388 impacting hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-3388.yaml
id: cve-2022-3388

info:
  name: hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600 - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-3388 affecting hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600.
    Evaluation: An input validation vulnerability exists in the Monitor Pro interface of MicroSCADA
Pro and MicroSCADA X SYS600. An authenticated user can launch an a...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-3388
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 8.8
    cve-id: CVE-2022-3388
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2022-3388,hitachienergy,microscada_pro_sys600,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "microscada_pro_sys600"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-3388.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-3388
# Target: hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600 | CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-3388 (hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600)...")
    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 hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600 scope (9.0).")
        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-2022-3388.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-3388
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install microscada_pro_sys600 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade microscada_pro_sys600 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update microscada_pro_sys600

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i microscada_pro_sys600 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i microscada_pro_sys600

# 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-2022-3388 in hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update hitachienergy microscada_pro_sys600 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-2022-3388?

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-2022-3388?

CVE-2022-3388 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.8
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-3388
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor hitachienergy
Product microscada_pro_sys600
Published 2022-11-21
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H