#VU116402 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in SINEC NMS - CVE-2025-40736
Published: October 2, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU116402
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40736
CWE-ID: CWE-306
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
SINEC NMS
SINEC NMS
Software vendor:
Siemens
Siemens
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to missing authentication for critical function. A remote attacker can reset the superadmin password and gain full control of the application.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.