CVE-2022-40178

What it is

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 “Import Files“ functionality of the “Operation” 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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2022-10-11 11:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 05:01 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2022-10-11 11:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 05:01 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Siemens Desigo pxm30-1 Firmware < 02.20.126.11-41
• Siemens Desigo pxm30.e Firmware < 02.20.126.11-41
• Siemens Desigo pxm40-1 Firmware < 02.20.126.11-41
• Siemens Desigo pxm40.e Firmware < 02.20.126.11-41
• Siemens Desigo pxm50-1 Firmware < 02.20.126.11-41
• Siemens Desigo pxm50.e Firmware < 02.20.126.11-41
• Siemens pxg3.w100-1 Firmware < 02.20.126.11-37
• Siemens pxg3.w100-2 Firmware < 02.20.126.11-41

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.4

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

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