CVE-2022-40182 Code injection in Desigo PXM30-1

Q: Is CVE-2022-40182 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40182 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-40182?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.8 Published 11 Oct 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can inject JavaScript into graphics to exploit the root-level embedded browser, leading to code execution and privilege escalation on Siemens Desigo devices.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-40182?

CVE-2022-40182 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Siemens Desigo PXM30-1, published on 11 Oct 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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). The device embedded Chromium-based browser is launched as root with the “--no-sandbox” option. Attackers can add arbitrary JavaScript code inside “Operation” graphics and successfully exploit any number of publicly known vulnerabilities against the version of the embedded Chromium-based browser.

Weakness: CWE-250

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40182?

It affects 10 products.

Products include Siemens Desigo Pxm30-1 Firmware, Siemens Desigo Pxm30.e Firmware, Siemens Desigo Pxm40-1 Firmware, Siemens Desigo Pxm40.e Firmware, Siemens Desigo Pxm50-1 Firmware, Siemens Desigo Pxm50.e Firmware and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40182?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40182 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-40182 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-40182 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fjvx-fw48-vr4j.