CVE-2025-27395: Path Traversal

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V4.0). Affected devices do not properly limit the scope of files accessible through and the privileges of the SFTP functionality. This could allow an authenticated highly-privileged remote attacker to read and write arbitrary files.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403<4.0
All of the following
Siemens Scalance Lpe9403 Firmware<4.0
Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade SCALANCE LPE9403 (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in V4.0
  2. Compensating control

    Apply a compensating control by restricting network access to the SFTP service so only authorized clients can connect (e.g., via firewall/ACL), since the vulnerability affects the scope and privileges of SFTP file access for authenticated highly-privileged remote attackers.

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:48 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27395?

CVE-2025-27395 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27395?

To fix CVE-2025-27395, upgrade the SCALANCE LPE9403 firmware to version 4.0 or later.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-27395?

CVE-2025-27395 may enable a highly-privileged authenticated remote attacker to read sensitive files through SFTP.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-27395?

CVE-2025-27395 affects all versions of Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403 devices that are below version 4.0.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2025-27395?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2025-27395 requires the attacker to be an authenticated user with high privileges.

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