CVE-2022-27585
CWE-306Published: November 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Password recovery vulnerability in SICK SIM1000 FX Partnumber 1097816 and 1097817 with firmware version <1.6.0 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 recommended solution is to update the firmware to a version >= 1.6.0 as soon as possible (available in SICK Support Portal).
Risk Analysis
A password recovery flaw in SICK SIM1000 FX devices allows unprivileged remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to system-level accounts. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog.
Update the device firmware to version 1.6.0 or later via the SICK Support Portal.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-27585 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-2022-27585 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts