How severe is CVE-2022-46141?

CVE-2022-46141 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-46141 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46141?

CVE-2022-46141 affects Siemens Simatic Step 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46141?

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

When was CVE-2022-46141 published?

CVE-2022-46141 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46141

CVE-2022-46141 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Step 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Step 7
Published: 2023-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) (All versions < V19). An information disclosure vulnerability could allow a local attacker to gain access to the access level password of the SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 CPUs, when entered by a legitimate user in the hardware configuration of the affected application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46141?: A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) (All versions < V19). An information disclosure vulnerability could allow a local attacker to gain access to the access level password of the SIMATIC S7-1200 and S7-1500 CPUs, when entered by a legitimate user in the hardware configuration of the affected application.
How severe is CVE-2022-46141?: CVE-2022-46141 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-46141 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46141?: CVE-2022-46141 affects Siemens Simatic Step 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46141?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-46141 published?: CVE-2022-46141 was published on 2023-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-887801.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_step_7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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