Vulnerability identifier: #VU68260

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40181

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Desigo PXM30-1
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Desigo PXM30.E
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Desigo PXM40-1
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Desigo PXM40.E
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Desigo PXM50-1
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Desigo PXM50.E
Hardware solutions / Firmware
PXG3.W100-1
Hardware solutions / Firmware
PXG3.W100-2
Hardware solutions / Firmware
PXG3.W200-1
Hardware solutions / Firmware
PXG3.W200-2
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to the device embedded browser does not prevent interaction with alternative URI schemes when redirected to corresponding resources by web application code. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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External links
http://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-360783.pdf

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.