Password Hash Exposure in SICK Device Firmware
CVE-2026-22911

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Sick Ag

Status
Tdc-x401gl
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-22911?

Firmware update files in certain SICK devices may unintentionally reveal password hashes associated with system accounts. This exposure can provide remote attackers the opportunity to recover credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the device. Organizations using these devices should implement proper security measures and ensure firmware is updated to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this issue.

Affected Version(s)

TDC-X401GL all versions

References

https://sick.com/psirt
x_SICK PSIRT Security Advisories
https://www.sick.com/media/docs/9/19/719/special_informat...
x_SICK Operating Guidelines
https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recomm...
x_ICS-CERT recommended practices on Industrial Security

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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