File Path Validation Flaw in SINEC NMS by Siemens
CVE-2025-40737

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens
Status
Sinec Nms
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-40737?

A vulnerability exists in SINEC NMS due to improper validation of file paths when extracting files from uploaded ZIP archives. This flaw permits attackers to manipulate file paths, resulting in the ability to write arbitrary files to directories that should be restricted. Successful exploitation could lead to potential execution of code with elevated privileges, posing significant security risks.

Affected Version(s)

SINEC NMS 0

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-0788...

CVSS V4

Score:
8.7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-40737 : File Path Validation Flaw in SINEC NMS by Siemens