Is CVE-2022-27586 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-27586 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-27586 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-27586 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-27586?

CVE-2022-27586 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-27586

CWE-306Published: November 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Password recovery vulnerability in SICK SIM1004 Partnumber 1098148 with firmware version <2.0.0 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 >= 2.0.0 as soon as possible (available in SICK Support Portal).

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

SICK SIM1004 devices contain a password recovery vulnerability that allows unprivileged remote attackers to escalate privileges to a recoverable user level. This critical flaw enables unauthorized access to system functions.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to version 2.0.0 or later via the SICK Support Portal.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-27586 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.