CVE-2025-40738
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-08
Last updated on: 2025-08-21
Assigner: Siemens AG
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| siemens | sinec_nms | to 4.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-22 | The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability in SINEC NMS (all versions prior to V4.0) occurs because the application does not properly validate file paths when extracting uploaded ZIP files. This flaw allows an attacker to write arbitrary files to restricted locations on the system and potentially execute code with elevated privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to write arbitrary files to restricted locations and potentially execute code with elevated privileges. This means an attacker could gain unauthorized control over the affected system, leading to data compromise, disruption of services, or further exploitation within the network.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update SINEC NMS to version 4.0 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability. In the absence of an immediate update, restrict network access to the affected system and follow Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security to reduce exposure. [1]