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CVE-2025-40746

Siemens Simatic Rtls Locating Manager remote code execution

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.67%
  1. Published12 Aug 2025

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Siemens Simatic Rtls Locating Manager< 3.2

Remediation

Fixed in
Siemens Simatic Rtls Locating Manager≥ 3.2

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-40746 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-40746 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.67%.

How severe is CVE-2025-40746?

CVE-2025-40746 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-40746?

Affected products include Siemens Simatic Rtls Locating Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40746?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Siemens Simatic Rtls Locating Manager 3.2 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.