CVE-2025-40573 Details
Description
A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V4.0 HF0). Affected devices are vulnerable to path traversal attacks. This could allow a privileged local attacker to restore backups that are outside the backup folder.
A path traversal vulnerability has been identified in Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403 (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2), affecting all versions. This vulnerability allows a privileged local attacker to access and restore backups located outside the designated backup folder, potentially leading to unauthorized data retrieval.
Currently, no fix is available for this vulnerability. Siemens recommends restricting access to authorized and trusted personnel only. For further guidance, consult the Siemens General Security Recommendations and the operational guidelines for Industrial Security.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-327438.html | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-22 | Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') | [email protected] |
| CWE-35 | Path Traversal: '.../...//' | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| siemens scalance lpe9403 firmware | All versions |
CPE
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| siemens scalance lpe9403 | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 8, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| May 30, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 13, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |