How severe is CVE-2022-40178?

CVE-2022-40178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40178?

CVE-2022-40178 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-2022-40178?

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

When was CVE-2022-40178 published?

CVE-2022-40178 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40178

CVE-2022-40178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
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). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation exists in the “Import Files“ functionality of the “Operation” web application, due to the missing validation of the titles of files included in the input package. By uploading a specifically crafted graphics package, a remote low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40178?: 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). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation exists in the “Import Files“ functionality of the “Operation” web application, due to the missing validation of the titles of files included in the input package. By uploading a specifically crafted graphics package, a remote low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code.
How severe is CVE-2022-40178?: CVE-2022-40178 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40178?: CVE-2022-40178 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-2022-40178?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40178 published?: CVE-2022-40178 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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