How severe is CVE-2022-46144?

CVE-2022-46144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46144 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46144?

CVE-2022-46144 primarily affects Siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46144?

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

When was CVE-2022-46144 published?

CVE-2022-46144 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46144

CVE-2022-46144 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-664.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-664
Affected product: Siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2 Firmware
Published: 2022-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE SC622-2C (6GK5622-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC622-2C (6GK5622-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC626-2C (6GK5626-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC626-2C (6GK5626-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC632-2C (6GK5632-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC632-2C (6GK5632-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC636-2C (6GK5636-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC636-2C (6GK5636-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC642-2C (6GK5642-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC642-2C (6GK5642-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC646-2C (6GK5646-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC646-2C (6GK5646-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE WAM763-1 (6GK5763-1AL00-7DA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WAM766-1 (6GK5766-1GE00-7DA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WAM766-1 (US) (6GK5766-1GE00-7DB0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC (6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC (US) (6GK5766-1GE00-7TB0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WUM763-1 (6GK5763-1AL00-3AA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WUM763-1 (6GK5763-1AL00-3DA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WUM766-1 (6GK5766-1GE00-3DA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WUM766-1 (USA) (6GK5766-1GE00-3DB0) (All versions < V2.0.0). Affected devices do not properly process CLI commands after a user forcefully quitted the SSH connection. This could allow an authenticated attacker to make the CLI via SSH or serial interface irresponsive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46144?: A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE SC622-2C (6GK5622-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC622-2C (6GK5622-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC626-2C (6GK5626-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC626-2C (6GK5626-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC632-2C (6GK5632-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC632-2C (6GK5632-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC636-2C (6GK5636-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC636-2C (6GK5636-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC642-2C (6GK5642-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC642-2C (6GK5642-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE SC646-2C (6GK5646-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V2.3), SCALANCE SC646-2C (6GK5646-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions >= V2.3 < V3.0), SCALANCE WAM763-1 (6GK5763-1AL00-7DA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WAM766-1 (6GK5766-1GE00-7DA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WAM766-1 (US) (6GK5766-1GE00-7DB0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC (6GK5766-1GE00-7TA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WAM766-1 EEC (US) (6GK5766-1GE00-7TB0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WUM763-1 (6GK5763-1AL00-3AA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WUM763-1 (6GK5763-1AL00-3DA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WUM766-1 (6GK5766-1GE00-3DA0) (All versions < V2.0.0), SCALANCE WUM766-1 (USA) (6GK5766-1GE00-3DB0) (All versions < V2.0.0). Affected devices do not properly process CLI commands after a user forcefully quitted the SSH connection. This could allow an authenticated attacker to make the CLI via SSH or serial interface irresponsive.
How severe is CVE-2022-46144?: CVE-2022-46144 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46144 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46144?: CVE-2022-46144 primarily affects Siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2 Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46144?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-46144 published?: CVE-2022-46144 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:6gk5626-2gs00-2ac2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:6gk5632-2gs00-2ac2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:6gk5636-2gs00-2ac2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:6gk5642-2gs00-2ac2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:6gk5646-2gs00-2ac2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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