How severe is CVE-2022-40177?

CVE-2022-40177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40177 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40177?

CVE-2022-40177 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-2022-40177?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-40177 published?

CVE-2022-40177 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40177

CVE-2022-40177 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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). Endpoints of the “Operation” web application that interpret and execute Axon language queries allow file read access to the device file system with root privileges. By supplying specific I/O related Axon queries, a remote low-privileged attacker can read sensitive files on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40177?: 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). Endpoints of the “Operation” web application that interpret and execute Axon language queries allow file read access to the device file system with root privileges. By supplying specific I/O related Axon queries, a remote low-privileged attacker can read sensitive files on the device.
How severe is CVE-2022-40177?: CVE-2022-40177 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40177 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40177?: CVE-2022-40177 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-2022-40177?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40177 published?: CVE-2022-40177 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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