How severe is CVE-2022-27583?

CVE-2022-27583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27583 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27583?

CVE-2022-27583 primarily affects Sick Flx3-cpuc1 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27583?

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-2022-27583 published?

CVE-2022-27583 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27583

CVE-2022-27583 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sick Flx3-cpuc1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Sick Flx3-cpuc1 Firmware
Published: 2022-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote unprivileged attacker can interact with the configuration interface of a Flexi-Compact FLX3-CPUC1 or FLX3-CPUC2 running an affected firmware version to potentially impact the availability of the FlexiCompact.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27583?: A remote unprivileged attacker can interact with the configuration interface of a Flexi-Compact FLX3-CPUC1 or FLX3-CPUC2 running an affected firmware version to potentially impact the availability of the FlexiCompact.
How severe is CVE-2022-27583?: CVE-2022-27583 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27583 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27583?: CVE-2022-27583 primarily affects Sick Flx3-cpuc1 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27583?: 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-2022-27583 published?: CVE-2022-27583 was published on 2022-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://sick.com/psirt

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:sick:flx3-cpuc1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sick:flx3-cpuc2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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