CVE-2026-25573
Command Injection in SICAM SIAPP SDK Allows Full System Compromise
Publication date: 2026-03-10
Last updated on: 2026-03-12
Assigner: Siemens AG
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| siemens | sicam_siapp_sdk | to 2.17 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-73 | The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the SICAM SIAPP SDK versions earlier than 2.1.7. The affected application constructs shell commands using strings provided by the caller and then executes these commands. Because the input is not properly sanitized, an attacker can manipulate the command being executed, leading to command injection.
This command injection vulnerability (CWE-73) allows an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, potentially resulting in full system compromise.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the command injection vulnerability in SICAM SIAPP SDK versions earlier than 2.1.7, it is recommended to update the SDK to version 2.1.7 or later.
Additional mitigation steps include applying Siemens’ security updates using the recommended tooling and procedures, validating updates prior to deployment, and protecting network access through firewalls, network segmentation, and VPNs.
Operators of critical power systems should ensure multi-level redundant secondary protection schemes are in place to minimize cyber incident risks.