How severe is CVE-2022-23448?

CVE-2022-23448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23448?

CVE-2022-23448 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Energy Manager Basic. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23448?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23448 published?

CVE-2022-23448 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23448

CVE-2022-23448 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Energy Manager Basic with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Energy Manager Basic
Published: 2022-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Energy Manager Basic (All versions < V7.3 Update 1), SIMATIC Energy Manager PRO (All versions < V7.3 Update 1). Affected applications improperly assign permissions to critical directories and files used by the application processes. This could allow a local unprivileged attacker to achieve code execution with ADMINISTRATOR or even NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23448?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC Energy Manager Basic (All versions < V7.3 Update 1), SIMATIC Energy Manager PRO (All versions < V7.3 Update 1). Affected applications improperly assign permissions to critical directories and files used by the application processes. This could allow a local unprivileged attacker to achieve code execution with ADMINISTRATOR or even NT AUTHORITY/SYSTEM privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-23448?: CVE-2022-23448 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23448 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23448?: CVE-2022-23448 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Energy Manager Basic. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23448?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23448 published?: CVE-2022-23448 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-655554.pdf

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_energy_manager_basic:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_energy_manager_basic:7.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_energy_manager_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_energy_manager_pro:7.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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