CVE-2025-40771CWE-306

CVE-2025-40771

Critical · published October 14, 2025

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers can tap into configuration data on several SIMATIC devices! Just one misconfigured connection opens the door to potentially disastrous consequences. 🔥 Think of it as leaving the blueprints of a secure building out in the open — anyone could stroll in and see how to break in. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive configuration details without even needing a key! If exploited, an attacker could gain full access to your configuration settings, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, service disruptions, or even a complete system takeover. That's a nightmare scenario for anyone relying on these devices!

Put simply

Think of it as leaving the blueprints of a secure building out in the open — anyone could stroll in and see how to break in. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive configuration details without even needing a key! This vulnerability resides in various SIMATIC CP and SIPLUS devices (all versions < V2.4.24) that fail to properly authenticate configuration connections, allowing unauthenticated remote access to sensitive configuration data.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full access to your configuration settings, potentially leading to unauthorized changes, service disruptions, or even a complete system takeover. That's a nightmare scenario for anyone relying on these devices! Upgrade all affected devices to version 2.4.24 or later immediately. Additionally, review your network configurations to ensure proper authentication mechanisms are enforced for any access points. Don't forget to monitor for any unauthorized access attempts! You've got this! Following these steps will ensure your systems are secure and ready to face any threats. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00528 · 43.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2025-10-14T14:15Z
References (1)
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 09:15Z
    A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 (6GK7542-6UX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 IRC (6GK7542-6VX00-0XE0) (All…
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