What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29856?

CVE-2022-29856 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.5%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-29856?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-29856. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.5%.

Automation 360 CVE-2022-29856

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2022-04-29 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Automation 360

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 29, 2022 - 16:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

A hardcoded cryptographic key in Automation360 22 allows an attacker to decrypt exported RPA packages.

AnalysisAI

A hardcoded cryptographic key in Automation360 22 allows an attacker to decrypt exported RPA packages. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. A hardcoded cryptographic key in Automation360 22 allows an attacker to decrypt exported RPA packages. Affected products include: Automationanywhere Automation 360.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.