CVE-2022-48198Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Robot behavior manipulation via attacker-controlled topic subscription

Published Jan 1, 2023 · Updated Apr 11, 2025

Improper access control in ROS ntpd_driver before 1.3.0 and 2.0.0 through 2.1.0 allows attackers to alter a robot's behavior. The shm_driver node reads the time_ref_topic parameter and subscribes to that attacker-selected topic, accepting forged TimeReference messages. Control of another node's source code in the same ROS application is required; the resulting time manipulation changes behavior in downstream robot applications.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.08%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper access control in ROS ntpd_driver before 1.3.0 and 2.0.0 through 2.1.0 allows attackers to alter a robot's behavior. The shm_driver node reads the time_ref_topic parameter and subscribes to that attacker-selected topic, accepting forged TimeReference messages. Control of another node's source code in the same ROS application is required; the resulting time manipulation changes behavior in downstream robot applications.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-48198
Published
Jan 1, 2023
Updated
Apr 11, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-668, T1565.001
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jan 1, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 11, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-668Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere
T1565.001Stored Data Manipulation

Public exploit references

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Technologies

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