CVE-2025-40752
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Publication date: 2025-08-12
Last updated on: 2025-08-12
Assigner: Siemens AG
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| siemens | sicam_q200 | * |
| siemens | sicam_q100 | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-312 | The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects Siemens SICAM Q100 and Q200 power meter devices where the SMTP account password is stored in plain text within the device. An authenticated local attacker can extract this password and misuse the configured SMTP service for arbitrary purposes. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, an authenticated local attacker could obtain the SMTP account password and use the SMTP service in unauthorized ways, potentially leading to misuse of email services configured on the device. This could result in information disclosure or other malicious activities leveraging the SMTP service. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability can be detected by verifying the device firmware versions and checking if the SMTP account password is stored in plain text within the device's configuration files. Specifically, confirm if SICAM Q100 devices are running versions >= V2.60 and < V2.62 or SICAM Q200 devices are running versions >= V2.70 and < V2.80. Since the password is stored in plain text, inspecting configuration files locally on the device by an authenticated user can reveal the vulnerability. Siemens does not provide specific detection commands in the advisory, but checking firmware versions and accessing configuration files with appropriate device commands or interfaces is recommended. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Immediate mitigation steps include updating affected SICAM Q100 devices to version V2.62 or later and SICAM Q200 devices to version V2.80 or later as recommended by Siemens. Additionally, protect network access to these devices using firewalls, network segmentation, and VPNs. Configure devices according to Siemens' operational guidelines and supervise update processes by trained personnel. These steps help prevent unauthorized access and exploitation of the vulnerability. [1]