CVE-2022-28687 Other in Edge

High 7.8 Published 29 Mar 2023 Updated 18 Feb 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious files due to unsafe library loading in AVEVA Edge.

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-2022-28687?

CVE-2022-28687 is a high-severity vulnerability in AVEVA Edge, published on 29 Mar 2023. 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

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of AVEVA Edge 2020 SP2 Patch 0(4201.2111.1802.0000). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of APP files. The process loads a library from an unsecured location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16257.

Weakness: CWE-427

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28687?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Aveva Aveva Edge.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28687?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28687 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-28687 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28687 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p658-968w-vm74.