CVE-2023-40731 File upload in QMS Automotive

Q: Is CVE-2023-40731 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40731 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-40731?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40731 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 5.7 Published 12 Sep 2023 Updated 27 Feb 2025

An attacker can upload malicious files to Siemens QMS Automotive, potentially leading to code tampering and execution.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-40731?

CVE-2023-40731 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens QMS Automotive, published on 12 Sep 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in QMS Automotive (All versions < V12.39). The affected application allows users to upload arbitrary file types. This could allow an attacker to upload malicious files, that could potentially lead to code tampering.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40731?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Qms Automotive.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40731?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40731 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-40731 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40731 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x95r-7f45-c9ff.