CVE-2022-2140Network attack vector

Authenticated script execution via unneutralized parameters

Published Jun 27, 2022 · Updated Apr 16, 2025

Cross-site scripting in Elcomplus SmartICS 2.3.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute script through web parameters. The public advisory does not identify the affected parameters; it states only that SmartICS fails to neutralize user-controlled input before generating web content. A valid account is required, and injected script executes in the security context of the rendered page; no public exploit artifact was identified.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability0.83%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Cross-site scripting in Elcomplus SmartICS 2.3.4.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute script through web parameters. The public advisory does not identify the affected parameters; it states only that SmartICS fails to neutralize user-controlled input before generating web content. A valid account is required, and injected script executes in the security context of the rendered page; no public exploit artifact was identified.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-2140
Published
Jun 27, 2022
Updated
Apr 16, 2025
Vendor
Elcomplus, Inc.
Product
SmartICS
Classifications
CWE-79, T1059.007
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jun 27, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 16, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=v2.3.4.0

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

Elcomplus, Inc. · SmartICSversion=v2.3.4.0

Published CVSS scores

9.0NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
6.0NVDAV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.8ICS-CERTCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
T1059.007JavaScript/JScript

Public exploit references

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