Authorization Weakness in SINEC Security Monitor by Siemens
CVE-2025-40830

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Siemens

Vendor
CVE Published:
9 December 2025

What is CVE-2025-40830?

A vulnerability was identified in SINEC Security Monitor that is present in all versions prior to V4.10.0. This issue arises due to insufficient authorization checks within the file_transfer feature of the ssmctl-client command. As a result, an authenticated, but low-privileged local attacker may exploit this weakness to manipulate or access files on the server or sensor without appropriate permissions.

Affected Version(s)

SINEC Security Monitor 0

References

CVSS V4

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-40830 : Authorization Weakness in SINEC Security Monitor by Siemens