CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2025-40771

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 (6GK7542-6UX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 IRC (6GK7542-6VX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIMATIC CP 1543SP-1 (6G...

Vulnerability Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 (6GK7542-6UX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 IRC (6GK7542-6VX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIMATIC CP 1543SP-1 (6GK7543-6WX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1542SP-1 IRC TX RAIL (6AG2542-6VX00-4XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1543SP-1 ISEC (6AG1543-6WX00-7XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIPLUS ET 200SP CP 1543SP-1 ISEC TX RAIL (6AG2543-6WX00-4XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24). Affected devices do not properly authenticate configuration connections. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to access the configuration data.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-40771?

CVE-2025-40771 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 (6GK7542-6UX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIMATIC CP 1542SP-1 IRC (6GK7542-6VX00-0XE0) (All versions < V2.4.24), SIMATIC CP 1543SP-1 (6G...

How severe is CVE-2025-40771?

CVE-2025-40771 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-40771?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.