CVE-2022-24408

Name: CVE-2022-24408
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-08T12:15:11.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24408 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK MC (All versions < V1.15 SP1), SINUMERIK ONE (All versions < V6.15 SP1). The sc SUID binary on affected devices provides several commands that are used to execute system commands or modify system files. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK MC (All versions < V1.15 SP1), SINUMERIK ONE (All versions < V6.15 SP1). The sc SUID binary on affected devices provides several commands that are used to execute system commands or modify system files. A specific set of operations using sc could allow local attackers to escalate their privileges to root.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Sinumerik Mc Firmware	< 1.15
Siemens	Sinumerik Mc Firmware	1.15
Siemens	Sinumerik One Firmware	< 6.15
Siemens	Sinumerik One Firmware	6.15

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-337210.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-337210.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24408?

How severe is CVE-2022-24408?

CVE-2022-24408 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24408?

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