Improper Certificate Validation in Siemens Solid Edge

1) Improper Certificate Validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU118369

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40744

CWE-ID: CWE-295 - Improper Certificate Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper server certificate validation within connection to License Service endpoint. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack and gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Solid Edge: before 225.0 Update 11

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-522291.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.