CVE-2025-41727: Beckhoff: Performing privileged operations and gaining administrator access
Published Jan 27, 2026
·Updated
A local low privileged attacker can bypass the authentication of the Device Manager user interface, allowing them to perform privileged operations and gain administrator access.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Beckhoff Device Manager
Event History
Jan 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-41727?
CVE-2025-41727 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized privileged access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-41727?
To remediate CVE-2025-41727, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Beckhoff for the Device Manager software.
3
What type of attacks can leverage CVE-2025-41727?
CVE-2025-41727 can be exploited by low privileged attackers to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized administrative access.
4
Is CVE-2025-41727 remote or local?
CVE-2025-41727 is a local vulnerability, requiring access to the system to exploit.
5
Which software is affected by CVE-2025-41727?
The affected software for CVE-2025-41727 is the Beckhoff Device Manager.