How severe is CVE-2022-40176?

CVE-2022-40176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40176?

CVE-2022-40176 primarily affects Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40176?

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-2022-40176 published?

CVE-2022-40176 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40176

CVE-2022-40176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware
Published: 2022-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXM30-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM30.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM40-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM40.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM50-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM50.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), PXG3.W100-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-37), PXG3.W100-2 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), PXG3.W200-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-37), PXG3.W200-2 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41). There exists an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command with root privileges during a restore operation due to the missing validation of the names of files included in the input package. By restoring a specifically crafted package, a remote low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges on the device, leading to a full compromise.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40176?: A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXM30-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM30.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM40-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM40.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM50-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM50.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), PXG3.W100-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-37), PXG3.W100-2 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), PXG3.W200-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-37), PXG3.W200-2 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41). There exists an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command with root privileges during a restore operation due to the missing validation of the names of files included in the input package. By restoring a specifically crafted package, a remote low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges on the device, leading to a full compromise.
How severe is CVE-2022-40176?: CVE-2022-40176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40176?: CVE-2022-40176 primarily affects Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40176?: 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-2022-40176 published?: CVE-2022-40176 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-360783.pdf

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxm30-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxm30.e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxm40-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxm40.e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxm50-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:desigo_pxm50.e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxg3.w100-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxg3.w100-2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxg3.w200-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:pxg3.w200-2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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