Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2026-22918 is a clickjacking weakness in SICK AG TDC-X401GL, affecting all versions. A malicious web page could trick a user into taking unintended actions, potentially exposing sensitive data. The rating is medium, and user interaction is required. No provided source indicates active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate-priority industrial security issue. Prioritize if TDC-X401GL interfaces are reachable by many users, exposed beyond trusted networks, or used in sensitive operations. Focus on access restriction and vendor guidance rather than emergency response, absent evidence of active exploitation.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-1021: missing or insufficient restrictions against UI redress/clickjacking. CVSS v3.1 is 4.3 with AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. The affected product listed is SICK AG TDC-X401GL, all versions. Impact is limited integrity per CVSS, while the description mentions possible sensitive data extraction.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most relevant where TDC-X401GL web interfaces are reachable by users who can be lured to attacker-controlled pages. Risk increases if management interfaces are accessible from broad corporate networks or the internet. Product deployment details are not provided in the source bundle.
Exploitation context
Exploitation requires convincing a user to interact with a maliciously crafted web page. The advisory data does not state public exploit availability or active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false in the provided bundle.
Researcher notes
The source bundle identifies all versions as affected but does not include detailed patch status in the summarized fields. CVSS suggests integrity-only impact, while the description references sensitive data extraction, so analysts should review the canonical CSAF/PDF for clarification before final risk scoring.
Mitigation direction
- Review SICK PSIRT advisory SCA-2026-0001 for vendor-recommended actions.
- Apply any vendor-provided update or configuration guidance when available.
- Restrict access to TDC-X401GL web interfaces to trusted management networks.
- Follow SICK cybersecurity operating guidelines for secure deployment.
- Apply CISA ICS recommended practices for segmentation and remote access control.
Validation and detection
- Inventory environments for SICK AG TDC-X401GL devices.
- Confirm installed versions and whether the vendor marks them affected.
- Identify who can access the device web interface.
- Verify management interfaces are not exposed to untrusted networks.
- Check SICK PSIRT for updated remediation status.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://sick.com/psirtCVE reference · x_SICK PSIRT Security Advisories
- https://www.sick.com/media/docs/9/19/719/special_information_sick_operating_guidelines_cybersecurity_by_sick_en_im0106719.pdfCVE reference · x_SICK Operating Guidelines
- https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practicesCVE reference · x_ICS-CERT recommended practices on Industrial Security
- https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1CVE reference · x_CVSS v3.1 Calculator
- https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/sca-2026-0001.jsonCVE reference · x_The canonical URL.
- https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/sca-2026-0001.pdfCVE reference · vendor-advisory
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Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames
Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.