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CVE-2026-22908: SICK TDC-X401GL · Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Affects SICK TDC-X401GLSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.1 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.1Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 15 Jan 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
SICK AGTDC-X401GLAffected
  • <1.4.0
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.

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