CVE-2022-27582
CWE-306Published: November 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Password recovery vulnerability in SICK SIM4000 (PPC) Partnumber 1078787 allows an unprivileged remote attacker to gain access to the userlevel defined as RecoverableUserLevel by invocating the password recovery mechanism method. This leads to an increase in their privileges on the system and thereby affecting the confidentiality integrity and availability of the system. An attacker can expect repeatable success by exploiting the vulnerability. The firmware versions <=1.10.1 allow to optionally disable device configuration over the network interfaces. Please make sure that you apply general security practices when operating the SIM4000. A fix is planned but not yet scheduled.
Risk Analysis
SICK SIM4000 devices contain a password recovery vulnerability that permits unprivileged remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to the system. This critical flaw is remotely exploitable.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog.
Apply general security practices to secure network interfaces. A fix is planned but not yet scheduled.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-27582 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-27582 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts