CVE-2026-25655
Improper Configuration Modification in SINEC NMS Enables Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-02-10
Last updated on: 2026-02-12
Assigner: Siemens AG
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| siemens | sinec_nms | to 4.0 (exc) |
| siemens | sinec_nms | 4.0 |
| siemens | sinec_nms | 4.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-427 | The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in SINEC NMS versions prior to V4.0 SP2. It allows a low-privileged user to improperly modify a configuration file.
By exploiting this flaw, an attacker could load malicious DLL files, which may lead to arbitrary code execution with administrative privileges.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker with low privileges to escalate their access to administrative level by executing arbitrary code.
This could result in full control over the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches, system manipulation, or disruption of services.
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