CVE-2025-40819
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Publication date: 2025-12-09
Last updated on: 2025-12-10
Assigner: Siemens AG
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| siemens | sinema_remote_connect_server | 3.1 |
| siemens | sinema_remote_connect_server | to 3.2 (inc) |
| siemens | sinema_remote_connect_server | 3.2 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-863 | The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in SINEMA Remote Connect Server versions before V3.2 SP4, where the application does not properly validate license restrictions against its database. An attacker with database access can directly modify the system_ticketinfo table to bypass license limitations, effectively circumventing licensing enforcement and potentially enabling unauthorized use beyond what is permitted.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The impact of this vulnerability is that an attacker with access to the database can bypass license restrictions, allowing unauthorized use of the software beyond the licensed scope. This could lead to unlicensed usage, potential financial loss, and violation of software usage agreements.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to update all affected SINEMA Remote Connect Server versions to V3.2 SP4 or later. Additionally, implement general security measures such as protecting network access with appropriate mechanisms and configuring the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for Industrial Security. [1]