How severe is CVE-2022-38371?

CVE-2022-38371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38371 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38371?

CVE-2022-38371 primarily affects Siemens Nucleus Net. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38371?

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-2022-38371 published?

CVE-2022-38371 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38371

CVE-2022-38371 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Nucleus Net with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Siemens Nucleus Net
Published: 2022-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in APOGEE MBC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MBC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE PXC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.7), APOGEE PXC Compact (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.21), APOGEE PXC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.7), APOGEE PXC Modular (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.21), Desigo PXC00-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC00-U (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC001-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC100-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC12-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC128-U (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC200-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC22-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC50-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC64-U (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXM20-E (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Nucleus NET for Nucleus PLUS V1 (All versions < V5.2a), Nucleus NET for Nucleus PLUS V2 (All versions < V5.4), Nucleus ReadyStart V3 V2012 (All versions < V2012.08.1), Nucleus ReadyStart V3 V2017 (All versions < V2017.02.4), Nucleus Source Code (All versions including affected FTP server), TALON TC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.7), TALON TC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.7). The FTP server does not properly release memory resources that were reserved for incomplete connection attempts by FTP clients. This could allow a remote attacker to generate a denial of service condition on devices that incorporate a vulnerable version of the FTP server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38371?: A vulnerability has been identified in APOGEE MBC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MBC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (BACnet) (All versions), APOGEE MEC (PPC) (P2 Ethernet) (All versions), APOGEE PXC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.7), APOGEE PXC Compact (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.21), APOGEE PXC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.7), APOGEE PXC Modular (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.21), Desigo PXC00-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC00-U (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC001-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC100-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC12-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC128-U (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC200-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC22-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC22.1-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC36.1-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC50-E.D (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXC64-U (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Desigo PXM20-E (All versions >= V2.3 < V6.30.37), Nucleus NET for Nucleus PLUS V1 (All versions < V5.2a), Nucleus NET for Nucleus PLUS V2 (All versions < V5.4), Nucleus ReadyStart V3 V2012 (All versions < V2012.08.1), Nucleus ReadyStart V3 V2017 (All versions < V2017.02.4), Nucleus Source Code (All versions including affected FTP server), TALON TC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.7), TALON TC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.7). The FTP server does not properly release memory resources that were reserved for incomplete connection attempts by FTP clients. This could allow a remote attacker to generate a denial of service condition on devices that incorporate a vulnerable version of the FTP server.
How severe is CVE-2022-38371?: CVE-2022-38371 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38371 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38371?: CVE-2022-38371 primarily affects Siemens Nucleus Net. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38371?: 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-2022-38371 published?: CVE-2022-38371 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:nucleus_net:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:nucleus_readystart_v3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:nucleus_source_code:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_modular_building_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_modular_equiment_controller_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_pxc_compact_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:apogee_pxc_modular_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc00-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc00-u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc001-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc12-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc22-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc22.1-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc36.1-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc50-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc64-u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc100-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc128-u_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxc200-e.d_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxm20-e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:talon_tc_compact_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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