How severe is CVE-2022-43958?

CVE-2022-43958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-43958 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43958?

CVE-2022-43958 affects Siemens Qms Automotive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43958?

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-2022-43958 published?

CVE-2022-43958 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43958

CVE-2022-43958 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Qms Automotive with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-256.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-256
Affected product: Siemens Qms Automotive
Published: 2022-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39), QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). User credentials are stored in plaintext in the database without any hashing mechanism. This could allow an attacker to gain access to credentials and impersonate other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43958?: A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39), QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). User credentials are stored in plaintext in the database without any hashing mechanism. This could allow an attacker to gain access to credentials and impersonate other users.
How severe is CVE-2022-43958?: CVE-2022-43958 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-43958 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43958?: CVE-2022-43958 affects Siemens Qms Automotive. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43958?: 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-2022-43958 published?: CVE-2022-43958 was published on 2022-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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