MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2022-12-13

CVE-2022-46144

siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2022-46144)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-46144 impacting siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 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
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product siemens / 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-664

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-2022-46144 impacting siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-46144.yaml
id: cve-2022-46144

info:
  name: siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-46144 affecting siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware.
    Evaluation: A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE SC622-2C (6GK5622-2GS00-2AC2) (All versions &lt; V2.3), SCALANCE SC622-2C (6GK5622-2GS00-2AC2) (All ve...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-46144
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2022-46144
    cwe-id: CWE-664
  tags: cve,cve-2022-46144,siemens,6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmwa,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-46144.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-46144
# Target: siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-46144 (siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_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 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_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-2022-46144.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-46144
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmwa 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmwa 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmwa

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmwa 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmwa

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-46144 in siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update siemens 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_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-2022-46144?

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-2022-46144?

CVE-2022-46144 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-46144
Weakness CWE-664
Vendor siemens
Product 6gk5622-2gs00-2ac2_firmware
Published 2022-12-13
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H