CVE-2022-40176

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXM30-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM30.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM40-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM40.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM50-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM50.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), PXG3.W100-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-37), PXG3.W100-2 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), PXG3.W200-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-37), PXG3.W200-2 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41). There exists an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command with root privileges during a restore operation due to the missing validation of the names of files included in the input package. By restoring a specifically crafted package, a remote low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges on the device, leading to a full compromise.

Category

8.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.32%
Vendor Advisory siemens.com
Affected: Siemens Desigo PXM30-1
Affected: Siemens Desigo PXM30.E
Affected: Siemens Desigo PXM40-1
Affected: Siemens Desigo PXM40.E
Affected: Siemens Desigo PXM50-1
Affected: Siemens Desigo PXM50.E
Affected: Siemens PXG3.W100-1
Affected: Siemens PXG3.W100-2
Affected: Siemens PXG3.W200-1
Affected: Siemens PXG3.W200-2
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-360783.pdf patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40176?
CVE-2022-40176 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40176?
To fix CVE-2022-40176, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-40176 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40176 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-40176?
CVE-2022-40176 affects Siemens Desigo PXM30-1, Siemens Desigo PXM30.E, Siemens Desigo PXM40-1, Siemens Desigo PXM40.E, Siemens Desigo PXM50-1, Siemens Desigo PXM50.E, Siemens PXG3.W100-1, Siemens PXG3.W100-2, Siemens PXG3.W200-1, Siemens PXG3.W200-2.
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