CVE-2022-40976

PILZ: Multiple products affected by ZipSlip

Description

A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in multiple Pilz products. An unauthenticated local attacker could use a zipped, malicious configuration file to trigger arbitrary file writes ('zip-slip'). File writes do not affect confidentiality or availability.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: PILZ PAScal
Affected: PILZ PASconnect
Affected: PILZ PASmotion
Affected: PILZ PNOZmulti Configurator
Affected: PILZ PNOZmulti Configurator LTS
Affected: PILZ PAS4000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-40976?
CVE-2022-40976 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-40976?
To fix CVE-2022-40976, 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-2022-40976 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-40976 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-2022-40976?
CVE-2022-40976 affects PILZ PAScal, PILZ PASconnect, PILZ PASmotion, PILZ PNOZmulti Configurator, PILZ PNOZmulti Configurator LTS, PILZ PAS4000.
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