Siemens SINEC Security Monitor

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Summary

SINEC Security Monitor before V4.10.0 contains multiple vulnerabilities. Siemens has released a new version for SINEC Security Monitor and recommends to update to the latest version.

The following versions of Siemens SINEC Security Monitor are affected:

  • SINEC Security Monitor (CVE-2025-40830, CVE-2025-40831)
CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities
v3 6.7 Siemens Siemens SINEC Security Monitor Improper Authorization, Improper Input Validation

Background

  • Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing
  • Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide
  • Company Headquarters Location: Germany

Vulnerabilities

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CVE-2025-40830

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.

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Affected Products

Siemens SINEC Security Monitor
Vendor:
Siemens
Product Version:
SINEC Security Monitor
Product Status:
known_affected
Remediations

Vendor fix
Update to V4.10.0 or later version

Relevant CWE: CWE-285 Improper Authorization


Metrics

CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String
3.1 6.7 MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

CVE-2025-40831

The affected application lacks input validation of date parameter in report generation functionality. This could allow an authenticated, lowly privileged attacker to cause denial of service condition of the report functionality.

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Affected Products

Siemens SINEC Security Monitor
Vendor:
Siemens
Product Version:
SINEC Security Monitor
Product Status:
known_affected
Remediations

Vendor fix
Update to V4.10.0 or later version

Relevant CWE: CWE-20 Improper Input Validation


Metrics

CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String
3.1 6.5 MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Acknowledgments

  • Siemens ProductCERT reported these vulnerabilities to CISA.

General Recommendations

As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends to protect network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. In order to operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends to configure the environment according to Siemens’ operational guidelines for Industrial Security (Download: https://www.siemens.com/cert/operational-guidelines-industrial-security), and to follow the recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on Industrial Security by Siemens can be found at: https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity


Additional Resources

For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, please contact the Siemens ProductCERT: https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories


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The use of Siemens Security Advisories is subject to the terms and conditions listed on: https://www.siemens.com/productcert/terms-of-use.


Legal Notice and Terms of Use

This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy).


Recommended Practices

CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the exploitation risk of this vulnerability.

Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure they are not accessible from the internet.

Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from business networks.

When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most recent version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as its connected devices.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B–Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.


Advisory Conversion Disclaimer

This ICSA is a verbatim republication of Siemens ProductCERT SSA-882673 from a direct conversion of the vendor’s Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) advisory. This is republished to CISA’s website as a means of increasing visibility and is provided “as-is” for informational purposes only. CISA is not responsible for the editorial or technical accuracy of republished advisories and provides no warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within this advisory. Further, CISA does not endorse any commercial product or service. Please contact Siemens ProductCERT directly for any questions regarding this advisory.

Revision History

  • Initial Release Date: 2025-12-09
Date Revision Summary
2025-12-09 1 Publication Date
2026-01-14 2 Initial Republication of Siemens ProductCERT SSA-882673 advisory

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