CVE-2025-40830

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC Security Monitor (All versions < V4.10.0). The affected application does not have proper authorization checks for the file_transfer feature in ssmctl-client command. This could allow an authenticated, lowly privileged local attacker to read or write to any file on server or sensor.

CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-285 CWE-285

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
siemens	sinec_security_monitor	< 4.10.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-882673.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-40830? +

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC Security Monitor (All versions < V4.10.0). The affected application does not have proper authorization checks for the file_transfer feature in ssmctl-client command. This could allow an authenticated, lowly privileged local attacker to read or write to any file on server or sensor. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-40830? +

CVE-2025-40830 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-40830? +

CVE-2025-40830 affects products from siemens, specifically: sinec_security_monitor. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-40830? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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