What is the severity of CVE-2022-43722?

CVE-2022-43722 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43722?

To fix CVE-2022-43722, upgrade to Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS version 7.0 or later.

What impact does CVE-2022-43722 have on my system?

CVE-2022-43722 could allow an attacker to execute custom malicious code on your system with elevated privileges.

Which versions of Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS are affected by CVE-2022-43722?

All versions of Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS prior to version 7.0 are affected by CVE-2022-43722.

Is there a specific system configuration that is vulnerable to CVE-2022-43722?

The vulnerability exists due to improper folder security in all configurations of Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS versions lower than 7.0.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-43722

high

7.8

CWE

427

13/12/2022

22/4/2025

CVE-2022-43722

First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM PAS/PQS (All versions < V7.0). Affected software does not properly secure a folder containing library files. This could allow an attacker to place a custom malicious DLL in this folder which is then run with SYSTEM rights when a service is started that requires this DLL. At the time of assigning the CVE, the affected firmware version of the component has already been superseded by succeeding mainline versions.

Credit: productcert@siemens.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS	<7.0
	<7.0

Remedy

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-849072.pdf

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Reference Links

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-849072.pdf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43722?
CVE-2022-43722 has been assigned a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution with SYSTEM privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43722?
To fix CVE-2022-43722, upgrade to Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS version 7.0 or later.
What impact does CVE-2022-43722 have on my system?
CVE-2022-43722 could allow an attacker to execute custom malicious code on your system with elevated privileges.
Which versions of Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS are affected by CVE-2022-43722?
All versions of Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS prior to version 7.0 are affected by CVE-2022-43722.
Is there a specific system configuration that is vulnerable to CVE-2022-43722?
The vulnerability exists due to improper folder security in all configurations of Siemens SICAM PAS/PQS versions lower than 7.0.

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