MEDIUM CVSS 5.7
Published: 2022-12-13

CVE-2022-46142

siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2022-46142)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-46142 impacting siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.7 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Affected devices store the CLI user passwords encrypted in flash memory. Attackers with physical access to the device could retrieve the file and decrypt the CLI user passwords.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Physical (AV:P)
Requires physical access to target hardware
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product siemens / ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-257

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-2022-46142 impacting siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-46142.yaml
id: cve-2022-46142

info:
  name: siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-46142 affecting siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware.
    Evaluation: Affected devices store the CLI user passwords encrypted in flash memory. Attackers with physical access to the device could retrieve the file and decr...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-46142
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 5.7
    cve-id: CVE-2022-46142
    cwe-id: CWE-257
  tags: cve,cve-2022-46142,siemens,ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-46142.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-46142
# Target: siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware | CVSS: 5.7 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-46142 (siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_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 ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_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)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-46142.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-46142
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\ 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\ 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\

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

🛡️ 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.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-46142 in siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update siemens ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_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-2022-46142?

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-2022-46142?

CVE-2022-46142 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.7
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-46142
Weakness CWE-257
Vendor siemens
Product ruggedcom_rm1224_lte\(4g\)_eu_firmware
Published 2022-12-13
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L