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CVE-2025-40743

8.3 · HIGH
Published Aug 12, 2025 CWE-288 EPSS 0.24% (15th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2025-40743 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 12, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINUMERIK 828D PPU.4 (All versions < V4.95 SP5), SINUMERIK 828D PPU.5 (All versions < V5.25 SP1), SINUMERIK 840D sl (All versions < V4.95 SP5), SINUMERIK MC (All versions < V1.25 SP1), SINUMERIK MC V1.15 (All versions < V1.15 SP5), SINUMERIK ONE (All versions < V6.25 SP1), SINUMERIK ONE V6.15 (All versions < V6.15 SP5). The affected application improperly validates authentication for its VNC access service, allowing access with insufficient password verification.

This could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized remote access and potentially compromise system confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-40743?

CVE-2025-40743 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 12, 2025 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-40743?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40743?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2025-40743?

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