CVE-2022-23854InTouch Access Anywhere Path Traversal
AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere versions 2020 R2 and older are vulnerable to a path traversal exploit that could allow an unauthenticated user with network access to read files on the system outside of the secure gateway web server.
Published Dec 23, 2022 · Updated Feb 13, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-23854 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting InTouch Access Anywhere (Aveva).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including InTouch Access Anywhere 2020.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
47%
Higher than 98.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere versions 2020 R2 and older are vulnerable to a path traversal exploit that could allow an unauthenticated user with network access to read files on the system outside of the secure gateway web server.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| InTouch Access AnywhereAveva | 2020, 2020-r2 | 2020 |
Patched Releases
InTouch Access Anywhere
2020
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 23, 2022
Last updated
Feb 13, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
- CWE-23 Relative Path Traversal
FAQ
Common Questions.
AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere versions 2020 R2 and older are vulnerable to a path traversal exploit that could allow an unauthenticated user with network access to read files on the system outside of the secure gateway web server.
Affected: InTouch Access Anywhere (Aveva) versions 2020, 2020-r2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including InTouch Access Anywhere 2020.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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