How severe is CVE-2022-40976?

CVE-2022-40976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40976?

CVE-2022-40976 primarily affects Pliz Pascal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40976?

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

When was CVE-2022-40976 published?

CVE-2022-40976 was published on 2022-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40976

CVE-2022-40976 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pliz Pascal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Pliz Pascal
Published: 2022-11-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in multiple Pilz products. An unauthenticated local attacker could use a zipped, malicious configuration file to trigger arbitrary file writes ('zip-slip'). File writes do not affect confidentiality or availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40976?: A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in multiple Pilz products. An unauthenticated local attacker could use a zipped, malicious configuration file to trigger arbitrary file writes ('zip-slip'). File writes do not affect confidentiality or availability.
How severe is CVE-2022-40976?: CVE-2022-40976 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40976?: CVE-2022-40976 primarily affects Pliz Pascal. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40976 published?: CVE-2022-40976 was published on 2022-11-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:pilz:pas_4000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pliz:pascal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pliz:pasconnect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pliz:pasmotion:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pliz:pnozmulti_configurator:*:*:*:*:long_term_support:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pliz:pnozmulti_configurator:*:*:*:*:-:*:*:*

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