CVE-2022-27578

CVE-2022-27578 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sick Overall Equipment Effectiveness 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-250.

Key facts

Description

An attacker can perform a privilege escalation through the SICK OEE if the application is installed in a directory where non authenticated or low privilege users can modify its content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27578?
An attacker can perform a privilege escalation through the SICK OEE if the application is installed in a directory where non authenticated or low privilege users can modify its content.
How severe is CVE-2022-27578?
CVE-2022-27578 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-2022-27578 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27578?
CVE-2022-27578 affects Sick Overall Equipment Effectiveness. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27578?
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-2022-27578 published?
CVE-2022-27578 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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