CVE-2022-40176

moderate-risk
Published 2022-10-11

A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXM30-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM30.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM40-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM40.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM50-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM50.E (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), PXG3.W100-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-37), PXG3.W100-2 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41), PXG3.W200-1 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-37), PXG3.W200-2 (All versions < V02.20.126.11-41). There exists an Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command with root privileges during a restore operation due to the missing validation of the names of files included in the input package. By restoring a specifically crafted package, a remote low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary system commands with root privileges on the device, leading to a full compromise.

Do I need to act?

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0.70% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.0/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (10)

Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware
Desigo Pxm30.E Firmware
Desigo Pxm40-1 Firmware
Desigo Pxm40.E Firmware
Desigo Pxm50-1 Firmware
Desigo Pxm50.E Firmware
Pxg3.W100-1 Firmware
Pxg3.W100-2 Firmware
Pxg3.W200-1 Firmware
Pxg3.W200-2 Firmware

Affected Vendors

46
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 28/34 · Critical
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 16/34 · Moderate