CVE-2025-40572: Medium severity siemens scalance lpe9403 firmware vulnerability

Published May 13, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SCALANCE LPE9403 (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2) (All versions < V4.0 HF0). Affected devices do not properly assign permissions to critical ressources. This could allow a non-privileged local attacker to access sensitive information stored on the device.

Affected Software

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

Event History

May 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:38 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-2025-40572?

CVE-2025-40572 has been classified with a high severity level due to unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40572?

To fix CVE-2025-40572, ensure that your SCALANCE LPE9403 device is updated with the latest security patches provided by Siemens.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-40572?

CVE-2025-40572 affects all versions of the Siemens SCALANCE LPE9403 devices.

4

Can CVE-2025-40572 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-40572 requires local access for exploitation, meaning a non-privileged local attacker must be physically present to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What types of resources are affected by CVE-2025-40572?

CVE-2025-40572 affects critical resources within the SCALANCE LPE9403 device, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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