How severe is CVE-2022-43545?

CVE-2022-43545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2022-43545 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43545?

CVE-2022-43545 primarily affects Siemens 7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43545?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-43545 published?

CVE-2022-43545 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43545

CVE-2022-43545 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Siemens 7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Siemens 7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1 Firmware
Published: 2022-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10). Affected devices do not properly validate the RecordType-parameter in requests to the web interface on port 443/tcp. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to crash the device (followed by an automatic reboot) or to execute arbitrary code on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43545?: A vulnerability has been identified in POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), POWER METER SICAM Q100 (All versions < V2.50), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P850 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10), SICAM P855 (All versions < V3.10). Affected devices do not properly validate the RecordType-parameter in requests to the web interface on port 443/tcp. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to crash the device (followed by an automatic reboot) or to execute arbitrary code on the device.
How severe is CVE-2022-43545?: CVE-2022-43545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2022-43545 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43545?: CVE-2022-43545 primarily affects Siemens 7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43545?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-43545 published?: CVE-2022-43545 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:7kg9501-0aa01-2aa1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:7kg9501-0aa31-2aa1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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