MEDIUM CVSS 5.4
Published: 2022-10-11

CVE-2022-40178

siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2022-40178)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-40178 impacting siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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). Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation exists in the โ€œImport Filesโ€œ functionality of the โ€œOperationโ€ web application, due to the missing validation of the titles of files included in the input package. By uploading a specifically crafted graphics package, a remote low-privileged attacker can execute arbitrary JavaScript code.

๐Ÿ“Š CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

๐ŸŽฏ Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product siemens / desigo_pxm30-1_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-40178 impacting siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware.

โšก Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-40178.yaml
id: cve-2022-40178

info:
  name: siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-40178 affecting siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo PXM30-1 (All versions &lt; V02.20.126.11-41), Desigo PXM30.E (All versions &lt; V02.20.126.11-41), Desig...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-40178
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.4
    cve-id: CVE-2022-40178
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2022-40178,siemens,desigo_pxm30-1_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "desigo_pxm30-1_firmware"
        part: body
๐Ÿ PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-40178.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-40178
# Target: siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware | CVSS: 5.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-40178 (siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-40178.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-40178
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install desigo_pxm30-1_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade desigo_pxm30-1_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update desigo_pxm30-1_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i desigo_pxm30-1_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i desigo_pxm30-1_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-40178 in siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update siemens desigo_pxm30-1_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-40178?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-40178?

CVE-2022-40178 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.4
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-40178
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor siemens
Product desigo_pxm30-1_firmware
Published 2022-10-11
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N