MEDIUM
CVE-2022-40976
CWE-22Published: November 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A path traversal vulnerability was discovered in multiple Pilz products. An unauthenticated local attacker could use a zipped, malicious configuration file to trigger arbitrary file writes ('zip-slip'). File writes do not affect confidentiality or availability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-40976 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-044/Vendor Advisory
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https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-045/Vendor Advisory
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https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-044/Vendor Advisory
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https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-045/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-40976
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 24, 2022
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-40976 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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