Overview
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new vulnerability has been identified, deemed significant enough to merit the assignment of a CVE identifier. The vulnerability, tagged as CVE-2025-40582, affects SCALANCE LPE9403 devices (6GK5998-3GS00-2AC2) that operate with the SINEMA Remote Connect Edge Client installed. This vulnerability matters because it allows a non-privileged local attacker to execute root commands on the device, potentially leading to system compromise or sensitive data leakage. Its severity has been rated at a high CVSS score of 7.8, underlining the urgent need for effective mitigation.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-40582
Severity: High (7.8 CVSS Score)
Attack Vector: Local
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: Required
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
SCALANCE LPE9403 | All versions with SINEMA Remote Connect Edge Client installed
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises from the device’s insufficient sanitization of configuration parameters. In essence, an attacker with local access to the device can manipulate these parameters to execute root commands. This is a serious flaw as root commands give complete control over the system, enabling the attacker to compromise the system or leak sensitive data.
Conceptual Example Code
While specific exploit code would depend heavily on the specific device configuration, a conceptual example might look like this:
# Gain local access to the system
ssh user@target.system.com
# Manipulate configuration parameters
echo "malicious_command" > /path/to/vulnerable/config/parameter
# Execute the configuration script as root
sudo /path/to/config/scriptThis pseudo-code represents a generalized approach where the attacker first gains local access, then injects a malicious command into a vulnerable configuration parameter, and finally triggers the execution of this parameter with root privileges. The actual malicious command could be anything that suits the attacker’s goal, be it system compromise or data leakage.
It’s important to note that this is a conceptual example and may not directly apply to your specific situation. Always consult with a cybersecurity professional when dealing with such vulnerabilities.