How severe is CVE-2022-43716?

CVE-2022-43716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-43716 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43716?

CVE-2022-43716 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Cp 1242-7 V2 Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43716?

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-2022-43716 published?

CVE-2022-43716 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43716

CVE-2022-43716 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Cp 1242-7 V2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-416.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-416
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Cp 1242-7 V2 Firmware
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1242-7 V2 (6GK7242-7KX31-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 (6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 DNP3 (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 IEC (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-7 LTE EU (6GK7243-7KX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-7 LTE US (6GK7243-7SX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-8 IRC (6GK7243-8RX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 (6GK7542-6UX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 IRC (6GK7542-6VX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIMATIC CP 1543SP-1 (6GK7543-6WX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIMATIC CP 443-1 (6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.3), SIMATIC CP 443-1 (6GK7443-1EX30-0XE1) (All versions < V3.3), SIMATIC CP 443-1 Advanced (6GK7443-1GX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.3), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1542SP-1 IRC TX RAIL (6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1543SP-1 ISEC (6AG1543-6WX00-7XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1543SP-1 ISEC TX RAIL (6AG2543-6WX00-4XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIPLUS NET CP 1242-7 V2 (6AG1242-7KX31-7XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIPLUS NET CP 443-1 (6AG1443-1EX30-4XE0) (All versions < V3.3), SIPLUS NET CP 443-1 Advanced (6AG1443-1GX30-4XE0) (All versions < V3.3), SIPLUS S7-1200 CP 1243-1 (6AG1243-1BX30-2AX0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIPLUS S7-1200 CP 1243-1 RAIL (6AG2243-1BX30-1XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIPLUS TIM 1531 IRC (6AG1543-1MX00-7XE0) (All versions < V2.3.6), TIM 1531 IRC (6GK7543-1MX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.3.6). The webserver of the affected products contains a vulnerability that may lead to a denial of service condition. An attacker may cause a denial of service situation which leads to a restart of the webserver of the affected product.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43716?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1242-7 V2 (6GK7242-7KX31-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 (6GK7243-1BX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 DNP3 (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-1 IEC (incl. SIPLUS variants) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-7 LTE EU (6GK7243-7KX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-7 LTE US (6GK7243-7SX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1243-8 IRC (6GK7243-8RX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 (6GK7542-6UX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 IRC (6GK7542-6VX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIMATIC CP 1543SP-1 (6GK7543-6WX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIMATIC CP 443-1 (6GK7443-1EX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.3), SIMATIC CP 443-1 (6GK7443-1EX30-0XE1) (All versions < V3.3), SIMATIC CP 443-1 Advanced (6GK7443-1GX30-0XE0) (All versions < V3.3), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1542SP-1 IRC TX RAIL (6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1543SP-1 ISEC (6AG1543-6WX00-7XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1543SP-1 ISEC TX RAIL (6AG2543-6WX00-4XE0) (All versions < V2.3), SIPLUS NET CP 1242-7 V2 (6AG1242-7KX31-7XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIPLUS NET CP 443-1 (6AG1443-1EX30-4XE0) (All versions < V3.3), SIPLUS NET CP 443-1 Advanced (6AG1443-1GX30-4XE0) (All versions < V3.3), SIPLUS S7-1200 CP 1243-1 (6AG1243-1BX30-2AX0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIPLUS S7-1200 CP 1243-1 RAIL (6AG2243-1BX30-1XE0) (All versions < V3.4.29), SIPLUS TIM 1531 IRC (6AG1543-1MX00-7XE0) (All versions < V2.3.6), TIM 1531 IRC (6GK7543-1MX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.3.6). The webserver of the affected products contains a vulnerability that may lead to a denial of service condition. An attacker may cause a denial of service situation which leads to a restart of the webserver of the affected product.
How severe is CVE-2022-43716?: CVE-2022-43716 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-43716 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43716?: CVE-2022-43716 primarily affects Siemens Simatic Cp 1242-7 V2 Firmware. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43716?: 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-2022-43716 published?: CVE-2022-43716 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (24)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1242-7_v2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1243-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1243-1_dnp3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1243-1_iec_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1243-7_lte_eu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1243-7_lte_us_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1243-8_irc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1542sp-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1542sp-1_irc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_1543sp-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_443-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_cp_443-1_advanced_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_ipc_diagbase_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_ipc_diagmonitor_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_et_200sp_cp_1542sp-1_irc_tx_rail_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_et_200sp_cp_1543sp-1_isec_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_et_200sp_cp_1543sp-1_isec_tx_rail_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_net_cp_1242-7_v2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_net_cp_443-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_net_cp_443-1_advanced_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_s7-1200_cp_1243-1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_s7-1200_cp_1243-1_rail_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:siplus_tim_1531_irc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:tim_1531_irc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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