Storing passwords in a recoverable format in SiPass integrated - CVE-2025-40774

 

Storing passwords in a recoverable format in SiPass integrated - CVE-2025-40774

Published: October 23, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU117624
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-40774
CWE-ID: CWE-257
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Siemens
Affected software:
SiPass integrated

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to storing passwords in a recoverable format. A local administrator can obtain and use valid user passwords.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-40774

Install updates from vendor's website.

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