CVE-2025-40947
7.5 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2025-40947 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware. It was published on May 12, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
A vulnerability has been identified in RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536 (All versions < V2.17.1), RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000 (All versions < V2.17.1). Affected devices do not properly sanitize user-supplied input during the feature key installation process.
This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to inject arbitrary commands, resulting in remote code execution with root privileges on the underlying operating system.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware to the latest patched version. 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.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_mx5000re_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_rx1400_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_rx1500_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_rx1501_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_rx1510_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_rx1511_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_rx1512_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_rx1524_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
| siemens | ruggedcom_rox_rx1536_firmware | >= 0, < 2.17.1 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-40947?
CVE-2025-40947 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting siemens ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware. It was published on May 12, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2025-40947?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2025-40947?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from siemens. Update ruggedcom_rox_mx5000_firmware to the latest patched version. 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.
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