CVE-2024-22042

Name: CVE-2024-22042
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-02-13T09:15:47.157+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-22042 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in Unicam FX (All versions). The windows installer agent used in affected product contains incorrect use of privileged APIs that trigger the Windows Console Host (conhost.exe) as a child process with SYSTEM privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Unicam FX (All versions). The windows installer agent used in affected product contains incorrect use of privileged APIs that trigger the Windows Console Host (conhost.exe) as a child process with SYSTEM privileges. This could be exploited by an attacker to perform a local privilege escalation attack.

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

0.15%

4.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-648

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Unicam Fx	All versions

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-543502.htmlVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-543502.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22042?

How severe is CVE-2024-22042?

CVE-2024-22042 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22042?

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