CVE-2025-40746: Input Validation

Published Aug 12, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager (All versions < V3.2). Affected products do not properly validate input for a backup script. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker with high privileges in the application to execute arbitrary code with 'NT Authority/SYSTEM' privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Siemens SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager<3.2
Siemens SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager<3.2

Event History

Aug 12, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:17 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-40746?

The severity of CVE-2025-40746 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-40746?

To mitigate CVE-2025-40746, update the SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager software to version 3.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-40746?

CVE-2025-40746 affects all versions of SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager prior to version 3.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2025-40746 allow?

CVE-2025-40746 allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with high privileges.

5

What is SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager?

SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager is a software application used for managing and locating assets in real-time within industrial environments.

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