How severe is CVE-2022-40147?

CVE-2022-40147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40147 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40147?

CVE-2022-40147 affects Siemens Industrial Edge Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40147?

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-2022-40147 published?

CVE-2022-40147 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40147

CVE-2022-40147 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Industrial Edge Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Siemens Industrial Edge Management
Published: 2022-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Industrial Edge Management (All versions < V1.5.1). The affected software does not properly validate the server certificate when initiating a TLS connection. This could allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by interfering in the communication path between the client and the intended server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40147?: A vulnerability has been identified in Industrial Edge Management (All versions < V1.5.1). The affected software does not properly validate the server certificate when initiating a TLS connection. This could allow an attacker to spoof a trusted entity by interfering in the communication path between the client and the intended server.
How severe is CVE-2022-40147?: CVE-2022-40147 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40147 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40147?: CVE-2022-40147 affects Siemens Industrial Edge Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40147?: 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-2022-40147 published?: CVE-2022-40147 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-649853.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:industrial_edge_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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