CVE-2025-41669 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Web-based Management allows a remote low privileged Engineer user to install additional APPs on the device downloaded from the PLCnext Store without implementing any data verification mechanism, leading to the capability for an Engineer user to reach arbitrary code execution with root privileges on the PLC device. A successful exploitation may allow to install a manipulated APP package, potentially impacting integrity and availability of the PLCnext Control.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-347

References

https://www.certvde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2026-050/

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-41669?

CVE-2025-41669 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Web-based Management allows a remote low privileged Engineer user to install additional APPs on the device downloaded from the PLCnext Store without implementing any data verification mechanism, l...

How severe is CVE-2025-41669?

CVE-2025-41669 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-41669?

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