File Path Validation Flaw in SINEC NMS by Siemens
CVE-2025-40738

8.7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens
Status
Sinec Nms
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 July 2025

What is CVE-2025-40738?

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS, where the application fails to properly validate file paths during the extraction of uploaded ZIP files. This oversight could enable an attacker to write arbitrary files to sensitive locations within the system, potentially leading to the execution of malicious code with elevated privileges. It is crucial for users of affected versions to take preventive measures to mitigate the risks associated with this flaw.

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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