CVE-2022-26417 Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 Logix Designer Use After Free

High 7.8 Published 1 Apr 2022 Updated 16 Apr 2025

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious project file in Omron CX-Position.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-26417?

CVE-2022-26417 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Omron CX-Position, published on 1 Apr 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Omron CX-Position (versions 2.5.3 and prior) is vulnerable to a use after free memory condition while processing a specific project file, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26417?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Omron Cx-Position.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26417?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26417 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2022-26417 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-26417 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j7wh-6hcg-ww2c.