CVE-2022-24043

Name: CVE-2022-24043
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-20T13:15:14.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24043 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo DXR2 (All versions < V01.21.142.5-22), Desigo PXC3 (All versions < V01.21.142.4-18), Desigo PXC4 (All versions < V02.20.142.10-10884), Desigo PXC5 (All versions < V02.20.142.10-10884). The login functionality of the application fails to normalize the response times of login attempts performed with wrong usernames with the ones executed with correct usernames. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Desigo DXR2 (All versions < V01.21.142.5-22), Desigo PXC3 (All versions < V01.21.142.4-18), Desigo PXC4 (All versions < V02.20.142.10-10884), Desigo PXC5 (All versions < V02.20.142.10-10884). The login functionality of the application fails to normalize the response times of login attempts performed with wrong usernames with the ones executed with correct usernames. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this side-channel information to perform a username enumeration attack and identify valid usernames.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.99%

58.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Desigo Dxr2 Firmware	< 01.21.142.5-22
Siemens	Desigo Pxc3 Firmware	< 01.21.142.4-18
Siemens	Desigo Pxc4 Firmware	< 02.20.142.10-10884
Siemens	Desigo Pxc5 Firmware	< 02.20.142.10-10884

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-626968.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-626968.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24043?

How severe is CVE-2022-24043?

CVE-2022-24043 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24043?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST