MEDIUM
CVE-2022-40633
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A malicious actor can clone access cards used to open control cabinets secured with Rittal CMC III locks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-40633 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
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), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
rittal2 product(s)
cmc iii firmwarecmc iii
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-061-03Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-061-03Mitigation · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-40633
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 2, 2023
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-40633 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.