CVE-2025-40585 Hardcoded credentials in Energy Services

Critical 9.5 Published Updated

Attackers can use default credentials to gain control of the G5DFR component and tamper with device outputs in Siemens Energy Services.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-40585?

CVE-2025-40585 is a critical vulnerability in Siemens Energy Services, published on 10 Jun 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in Energy Services (All versions with G5DFR). Affected solutions using G5DFR contain default credentials. This could allow an attacker to gain control of G5DFR component and tamper with outputs from the device.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-40585?

How do I fix CVE-2025-40585?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-40585 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-40585 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-40585 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8rxv-vgf4-465c.

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