How severe is CVE-2022-23854?

CVE-2022-23854 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2022-23854?

Affected package information for CVE-2022-23854 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23854?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2022-23854 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2022-23854 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 1 known exploit references for CVE-2022-23854, including 1 documented proof-of-concept exploit on Exploit-DB. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2022-23854?

CVE-2022-23854 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 92.2%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-23854?

CVE-2022-23854 is classified as CWE-23 (CWE-23), Path Traversal (CWE-22). These weakness types describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-23854?

CVE-2022-23854 affects aveva intouch access anywhere (1 version, e.g. 2020). Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2022-23854?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2022-23854, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2022-23854 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2022-23854 was published on December 23, 2022 and was last updated on February 13, 2025. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2022-23854

HIGH

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…

Published

Dec 23, 2022

Updated

Feb 13, 2025

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

1 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

92.2%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

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

1 product · 3 configurations

Application

intouch access anywhereaveva

< 2020

1 version

2020

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

EDB-51028remotehardware

AVEVA InTouch Access Anywhere Secure Gateway 2020 R2 - Path Traversal

by Jens Regel · Nov 11, 2022

Exploit-DB Source

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