CVE-2026-22908: SICK TDC-X401GL · Incorrect Privilege Assignment
Affects SICK TDC-X401GLSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 47% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SICK AGTDC-X401GL | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Since no patches are currently available, European organizations should immediately restrict network access to TDC-X401GL devices, implementing strict firewall rules and network segmentation to isolate these devices from untrusted networks. Employ strong authentication and monitor for unusual container image upload activities. Validate and whitelist container images before deployment where possible. Conduct regular audits of device configurations and logs to detect unauthorized access attempts. Engage with SICK AG for updates on patches or firmware upgrades and plan for rapid deployment once available. Additionally, consider deploying intrusion detection systems tailored for industrial protocols to identify exploitation attempts. Training operational technology staff on this vulnerability and incident response procedures is also critical.
Description
Uploading unvalidated container images may allow remote attackers to gain full access to the system, potentially compromising its integrity and confidentiality.
References
- sick.com/psirt (opens in a new tab)
- sick.com/media/docs/9/19/719/special_information_sick_operating_guidelines_cybersecurity_by_sick_en_im0106719.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices (opens in a new tab)
- first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1 (opens in a new tab)
- sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/sca-2026-0001.json (opens in a new tab)
- sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/sca-2026-0001.pdf (opens in a new tab)