CVE-2026-22916 Missing authorization in TDC-X401GL

Medium 4.3 Published 15 Jan 2026 Updated 15 Jan 2026

Low-privilege attackers can trigger critical system functions like reboot or factory reset on SICK TDC-X401GL devices, causing service disruption.

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-2026-22916?

CVE-2026-22916 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in SICK AG TDC-X401GL, published on 15 Jan 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An attacker with low privileges may be able to trigger critical system functions such as reboot or factory reset without proper restrictions, potentially leading to service disruption or loss of configuration.

Weakness: CWE-266

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-22916?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sick Tdc-X401gl Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2026-22916?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-22916 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-22916 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-22916 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4v9-v847-jcvh.