Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-27586 affects SICK SIM1004 part number 1098148 running firmware earlier than 2.0.0. A remote attacker without an account can abuse the password recovery mechanism to gain a defined user level, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor-recommended fix is firmware version 2.0.0 or later.
Executive priority
Treat as urgent for environments running affected SICK SIM1004 devices. The issue is remotely reachable, requires no prior access, and can affect core security properties. Prioritize inventory and firmware update planning, especially in operational technology networks.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-306, missing authentication for a critical function. CVSS 3.1 is 9.8: network reachable, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Sources describe repeatable exploitation via the password recovery mechanism, but do not cite active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to SICK SIM1004 part number 1098148 devices with firmware below 2.0.0. Risk is highest where the device management interface or password recovery path is reachable from untrusted networks or broad internal OT networks.
Exploitation context
The CVE source says an unprivileged remote attacker can invoke password recovery and gain the RecoverableUserLevel. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle, and no provided source confirms exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence identifies one affected product and version range only. The source bundle provides the vulnerability mechanism and vendor fix, but no exploit proof, no KEV listing, and no additional affected models. Avoid broad SICK product assumptions without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory SICK SIM1004 part number 1098148 assets and record firmware versions.
- Update affected devices to firmware version 2.0.0 or later from SICK Support Portal.
- Review SICK PSIRT guidance for any additional environment-specific instructions.
- Limit remote access to affected devices until the firmware update is complete.
- Monitor for unexpected password recovery activity or privilege changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm each SIM1004 device part number is 1098148 or outside scope.
- Verify firmware is 2.0.0 or later after remediation.
- Confirm exposed management paths are restricted to authorized administration networks.
- Review logs or operational records for suspicious recovery events.
- Document any device that cannot be updated and its compensating controls.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://sick.com/psirtCVE reference
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