How severe is CVE-2022-27582?

CVE-2022-27582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27582 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27582?

CVE-2022-27582 primarily affects Sick Sim2000 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27582?

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

When was CVE-2022-27582 published?

CVE-2022-27582 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27582

CVE-2022-27582 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sick Sim2000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Sick Sim2000 Firmware
Published: 2022-11-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Password recovery vulnerability in SICK SIM4000 (PPC) Partnumber 1078787 allows an unprivileged remote attacker to gain access to the userlevel defined as RecoverableUserLevel by invocating the password recovery mechanism method. This leads to an increase in their privileges on the system and thereby affecting the confidentiality integrity and availability of the system. An attacker can expect repeatable success by exploiting the vulnerability. The firmware versions <=1.10.1 allow to optionally disable device configuration over the network interfaces. Please make sure that you apply general security practices when operating the SIM4000. A fix is planned but not yet scheduled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27582?: Password recovery vulnerability in SICK SIM4000 (PPC) Partnumber 1078787 allows an unprivileged remote attacker to gain access to the userlevel defined as RecoverableUserLevel by invocating the password recovery mechanism method. This leads to an increase in their privileges on the system and thereby affecting the confidentiality integrity and availability of the system. An attacker can expect repeatable success by exploiting the vulnerability. The firmware versions <=1.10.1 allow to optionally disable device configuration over the network interfaces. Please make sure that you apply general security practices when operating the SIM4000. A fix is planned but not yet scheduled.
How severe is CVE-2022-27582?: CVE-2022-27582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27582 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27582?: CVE-2022-27582 primarily affects Sick Sim2000 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27582?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-27582 published?: CVE-2022-27582 was published on 2022-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sick.com/psirt

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:sick:sim2000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:sim2000st_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:sim2500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:sim1012_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:sim1004_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:sim1000_fx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:sim4000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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