The affected setup component is vulnerable to DLL hijacking
Siemens · Automation License Manager V6.0
Official source article: Siemens SSA-282044 ↗. Check the applicable product and release in the original source.
8.5HighCVSS 4.0
Recommended action
Patch only the product branches with a verified fix
High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance. Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 139 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
Published severityHigh→Operational priority:High, unchanged from published severity.unchanged
Evidence used
No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
EPSS is 0.21% for the current model date.
Compensating controls
Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
Restrict local access and enforce least privilege on affected hosts.
Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.
Verification
Confirm that the asset runs Siemens Automation License Manager V6.0 and falls inside the recorded affected range.
Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Cross-source reconciliation
Remediation availability differs by product scope
Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 139 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
Siemens ProductCERT: 139 affected or under-investigation product states without a fixed product state in the same current advisory
Direct vendor intelligence
Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories
Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.
1 current
SSA-282044 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 10 · interimSiemens ProductCERTSSA-282044: DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in Siemens Web Installer used by the Online Software Delivery
139 known affected
The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.
Automation License Manager V6.0
OpenPCS 7 V10.0
SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Advanced < V17.9
SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional < V21
SIMATIC WinCC Runtime Professional V20
SIMATIC WinCC TeleControl
SIMATIC WinCC Unified Line Coordination < V20
SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime V18
SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime V19
SIMATIC WinCC Unified PC Runtime V20
SIMATIC WinCC Unified Sequence < V20
SIMATIC WinCC V7.5 < V7.5.2.20
Summary
The affected setup component is vulnerable to DLL hijacking. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code when a legitimate user installs an application that uses the affected setup component.
Remediation
Update to V1.5.5.0 or later version
Optional official sources
National CERT insights ?CERT means Computer Emergency Response Team; CSIRT is the closely related term Computer Security Incident Response Team.
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Official European source
ENISA European Vulnerability Database
Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.
1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier
EUVD-2025-24250
No EUVD known-exploited evidence
The affected setup component is vulnerable to DLL hijacking. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code when a legitimate user installs an application that uses the affected setup component.
EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
8.5 · CVSS 4.0
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionPatch only the product branches with a verified fix
High technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance. Verified remediation exists for at least one product or source, but 139 structured product or package states remain unresolved. Apply remediation only to the exact product branch confirmed by its source.
Fix availability varies by product
01
What, why and how
The affected setup component is vulnerable to DLL hijacking. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code when a legitimate user installs an application that uses the affected setup component.
What
The affected setup component is vulnerable to DLL hijacking. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code when a legitimate user installs an application that uses the affected setup component.
Why
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
How
An attacker operating through local access may attempt exploitation when the stated preconditions are met. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.
What
The affected setup component is vulnerable to DLL hijacking. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code when a legitimate user installs an application that uses the affected setup component.
Why
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
How
An attacker operating through local access may attempt exploitation when the stated preconditions are met. If successful, the issue may execute code or commands in the affected security context.
02
Exploit reality and attack path
CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.
Observed exploitation ?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.No confirmed evidence
No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.
Public PoC / exploit material ?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.None recorded
No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.
Likely attack path
local access → Uncontrolled Search Path Element → execute code or commands in the affected security context
Attack surface
Local
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
Passive interaction required
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Not a CVSS 4.0 base metric
Weakness ?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVSS vector ?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System 4.0: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.
AVLocalAttack vector: The attacker needs local access to the vulnerable system.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.ATNoneAttack requirements: No additional deployment or execution condition is required.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UIPassiveUser interaction: A user must unknowingly interact with the vulnerable system.VCHighVulnerable-system confidentiality: A successful attack can cause a major loss.VIHighVulnerable-system integrity: A successful attack can cause a major loss.VAHighVulnerable-system availability: A successful attack can cause a major loss.SCNoneSubsequent-system confidentiality: No direct loss is represented by this metric.SINoneSubsequent-system integrity: No direct loss is represented by this metric.SANoneSubsequent-system availability: No direct loss is represented by this metric.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
After compromise, an attacker may use built-in shells, scripting engines, scheduled tasks and native network utilities for discovery, persistence or movement. This is a plausible LoTL path, not evidence that it has occurred for every attack.
UnauthenticatedRemote code executionCWE-427
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Official authority intelligence
Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2025-24250Official EUVD mapping
The affected setup component is vulnerable to DLL hijacking. This could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code when a legitimate user installs an application that uses the affected setup component.
Official EUVD record ↗BSI · German · WID-SEC-2025-1771Mehrere Siemens-Produkte: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführung
Ein lokaler Angreifer kann eine Schwachstelle in Siemens SIMATIC Logon, Siemens SIMATIC S7, Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7, Siemens SIMATIC WinCC und Siemens TIA Portal ausnutzen, um beliebigen Programmcode auszuführen.
Official advisory ↗CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2025-AVI-0677Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Siemens
in de sécurité Siemens SSA-707630 du 12 août 2025
Bulletin de sécurité Siemens SSA-894058 du 12 août 2025
Une gestion de version détaillée se trouve à la fin de ce document.
Risques
Atteinte à l'intégrité des données
Atteinte à la confidentialité des données
Contournement de la politique de sécurité
Déni de service à distance
Exécution de code arbitraire à distance
Non spécifié par l'éditeur
Élévation de privilèges
Systèmes affectés
SCALANCE XC-300/XR-300/XC-400/XR-500WG/XR-500 versions antérieures à 3.2
SCALANCE XCM-/XRM-/XCH-/XRH-300 family versions antérieures à 3.2
SIMATIC Automation Tool SDK Windows toutes versions pour la vulnérabilité CVE-2025-30033
SIMATIC Automation Tool toutes versions pour la vulnérabilité CVE-2025-30033
SIMATIC BATCH V10.0 toutes versions pour la vulnérabilité CVE-2025-30033
SIMATIC BATCH V9.1 toutes versions. L'éditeur indique que le produit ne bénéficiera pas de correctif de sécurité pour la vulnérabilité CVE-2025-30033.
SIMATIC Control Function Library (CFL) toutes versions pour la vulnérabilité CVE-2025-30033
SIMATIC D7-SYS toutes versions pour la vulnérabilité CVE-2025-30033
SIMATIC eaSie Core Package (6DL5424-0AX00-0AV8) toutes versions pour la vulnérabilité CVE-2025-30033
SIMATIC eaSie PCS 7 Skill Package (6DL5424-0BX00-0AV8) toutes versions pour la vulnérab
Official advisory ↗NCSC-NL · Dutch · NCSC-2026-0346Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Siemens producten
A setup component is vulnerable to DLL hijacking, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code during legitimate application installations.
Official advisory ↗NCSC-NL · Dutch · NCSC-2025-0246Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Siemens producten
De kwetsbaarheden stellen een kwaadwillende mogelijk in staat aanvallen uit te voeren die kunnen leiden tot de volgende categorieën schade:
* Denial-of-Service (DoS)
* Cross-Site Scripting
* Manipulatie van gegevens
* Omzeilen van een beveiligingsmaatregel
* (Remote) code execution (SYSTEM rechten)
* (Remote) code execution (Gebruikersrechten)
* Toegang tot gevoelige gegevens
* Verhogen van rechten
De kwaadwillende heeft hiervoor toegang nodig tot de productieomgeving. Het is goed gebruik een dergelijke omgeving niet publiek toegankelijk te hebben.
Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.
Status ?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Use the product-specific evidence above. Patch only products with a verified fixed release, and keep every affected or under-investigation state without a matching fix in the remediation queue.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. Limit untrusted access and use least privilege until authoritative guidance is available.
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Evidence and provenance
Published 12 Aug 2025 · Last source change 8 Sept 2026, 08:11 UTC · CWE-427 · Uncontrolled Search Path Element
CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source ?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.