How severe is CVE-2022-40179?

CVE-2022-40179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40179?

CVE-2022-40179 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-2022-40179?

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-2022-40179 published?

CVE-2022-40179 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40179

CVE-2022-40179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
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). A Cross-Site Request Forgery exists in endpoints of the “Operation” web application that interpret and execute Axon language queries, due to the missing validation of anti-CSRF tokens or other origin checks. By convincing a victim to click on a malicious link or visit a specifically crafted webpage while logged-in to the device web application, a remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary Axon queries against the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40179?: 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). A Cross-Site Request Forgery exists in endpoints of the “Operation” web application that interpret and execute Axon language queries, due to the missing validation of anti-CSRF tokens or other origin checks. By convincing a victim to click on a malicious link or visit a specifically crafted webpage while logged-in to the device web application, a remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary Axon queries against the device.
How severe is CVE-2022-40179?: CVE-2022-40179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40179?: CVE-2022-40179 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-2022-40179?: 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-2022-40179 published?: CVE-2022-40179 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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