How severe is CVE-2022-40182?

CVE-2022-40182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40182 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40182?

CVE-2022-40182 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-2022-40182?

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-2022-40182 published?

CVE-2022-40182 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40182

CVE-2022-40182 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-250
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). The device embedded Chromium-based browser is launched as root with the “--no-sandbox” option. Attackers can add arbitrary JavaScript code inside “Operation” graphics and successfully exploit any number of publicly known vulnerabilities against the version of the embedded Chromium-based browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40182?: 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). The device embedded Chromium-based browser is launched as root with the “--no-sandbox” option. Attackers can add arbitrary JavaScript code inside “Operation” graphics and successfully exploit any number of publicly known vulnerabilities against the version of the embedded Chromium-based browser.
How severe is CVE-2022-40182?: CVE-2022-40182 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40182 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40182?: CVE-2022-40182 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-2022-40182?: 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-2022-40182 published?: CVE-2022-40182 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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