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ICSA-25-191-01: Siemens SINEC NMS ↗ source

July 10, 2025 CISA ICS Advisory

Summary

Siemens SINEC NMS before V4.0 is affected by multiple vulnerabilities which could allow an attacker to elevate privilege and exceute arbitrary code. Siemens has released a new version for SINEC NMS and recommends to update to the latest version. Siemens is preparing further fix versions and recommends countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available. CVE-2025-40735: The affected devices are vulnerable to SQL injection. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the server database. CVE-2025-40736: The affected application exposes an endpoint that allows an unauthorized modification of administrative credentials. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to reset the superadmin password and gain full control of the application (ZDI-CAN-26569). CVE-2025-40737: The affected application does not properly validate file paths when extracting uploaded ZIP files. This could allow an attacker to write arbitrary files to restricted locations and potentially execute code with elevated privileges (ZDI-CAN-26571). CVE-2025-40738: The affected application does not properly validate file paths when extracting uploaded ZIP files. This could allow an attacker to write arbitrary files to restricted locations and potentially execute code with elevated privileges (ZDI-CAN-26572).

Advisory Details CISA ICS CSAF feed

Advisory ID
ICSA-25-191-01
Status
Final · version 1
Initial release
2025-07-08
Last revised
2025-07-08
Vendor
Siemens
Critical infrastructure sectors
Critical Manufacturing
Deployed
Worldwide
Vendor headquarters
Germany

Republished vendor advisory. This ICSA is a verbatim republication of Siemens ProductCERT SSA-078892 from a direct conversion of their vendor's Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) advisory. This is republished to CISA's website as a means of increasing visibility and is provided "as-is" for informational purposes only. CISA is not responsible for the editorial or technical accuracy of republished advisories and provides no warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within this advisory. Further, CISA…

General Recommendations: As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends to protect network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. In order to operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends to configure the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for Industrial Security (Download: https://www.siemens.com/cert/operational-guidelines-industrial-security), and to follow the recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on Industrial Security by Siemens can be found at: https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity

Additional Resources: For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, please contact the Siemens ProductCERT: https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories

Credit: Siemens ProductCERT; Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

Affected products (1)
  • SINEC NMS — <V4.0

From CISA's machine-readable CSAF 2.0 advisory (JSON).

Vulnerabilities as Stated by the Advisory

CVEWeaknessCVSS v3Details
CVE-2025-40736 CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function 9.8 Critical CVE-2025-40736
The affected application exposes an endpoint that allows an unauthorized modification of administrative credentials. This could allow an unauthenticated attacker to reset the superadmin password and gain full control of the application (ZDI-CAN-26569).

Vendor fix: Update to V4.0 or later version ↗

Affected, fixed & timeline

Affected:

  • SINEC NMS <V4.0
CVE-2025-40735 CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') 8.8 High CVE-2025-40735
The affected devices are vulnerable to SQL injection. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the server database.

Vendor fix: Update to V4.0 or later version ↗

Affected, fixed & timeline

Affected:

  • SINEC NMS <V4.0
CVE-2025-40737 CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 8.8 High CVE-2025-40737
The affected application does not properly validate file paths when extracting uploaded ZIP files. This could allow an attacker to write arbitrary files to restricted locations and potentially execute code with elevated privileges (ZDI-CAN-26571).

Vendor fix: Update to V4.0 or later version ↗

Affected, fixed & timeline

Affected:

  • SINEC NMS <V4.0
CVE-2025-40738 CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 8.8 High CVE-2025-40738
The affected application does not properly validate file paths when extracting uploaded ZIP files. This could allow an attacker to write arbitrary files to restricted locations and potentially execute code with elevated privileges (ZDI-CAN-26572).

Vendor fix: Update to V4.0 or later version ↗

Affected, fixed & timeline

Affected:

  • SINEC NMS <V4.0

Scores and weakness types are as CISA or the republishing vendor stated them in this advisory; the linked CVE pages carry the independently enriched CVSS and SSVC assessments.

News Coverage

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CVEs Referenced in This Publication

CVECVSSAffected
CVE-2025-40736 9.8 Critical Siemens SINEC NMS A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V4.0). The affected application exposes an endpoint that allows an unauthorized modi…
CVE-2025-40735 8.8 High Siemens SINEC NMS A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V4.0). The affected devices are vulnerable to SQL injection. This could allow an una…
CVE-2025-40737 8.8 High Siemens SINEC NMS A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V4.0). The affected application does not properly validate file paths when extractin…
CVE-2025-40738 8.8 High Siemens SINEC NMS A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V4.0). The affected application does not properly validate file paths when extractin…

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Vendors Named in This Publication

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