CVE-2022-27579

Name: CVE-2022-27579
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-19T16:15:08.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A deserialization vulnerability in a .NET framework class used and not properly checked by Flexi Soft Designer in all versions up to and including 1.9.4 SP1 allows an attacker to craft malicious project files. Opening/importing such a malicious project file would execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user when opened or imported by the Flexi Soft Designer. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A deserialization vulnerability in a .NET framework class used and not properly checked by Flexi Soft Designer in all versions up to and including 1.9.4 SP1 allows an attacker to craft malicious project files. Opening/importing such a malicious project file would execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user when opened or imported by the Flexi Soft Designer. This compromises confidentiality integrity and availability. For the attack to succeed a user must manually open a malicious project file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sick	Flexi Soft Designer	< 1.9.4
Sick	Flexi Soft Designer	1.9.4

References

https://sick.com/psirtMitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://sick.com/psirtMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27579?

How severe is CVE-2022-27579?

CVE-2022-27579 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27579?

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