CVE-2025-40735 SQL injection in SINEC NMS

High 8.7 Published Updated

Unauthenticated remote attackers can execute arbitrary SQL queries on the SINEC NMS server database, potentially compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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

What is CVE-2025-40735?

CVE-2025-40735 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens SINEC NMS, published on 8 Jul 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions < V4.0). The affected devices are vulnerable to SQL injection. This could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries on the server database.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-40735?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Siemens Sinec Nms.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40735?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-40735 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2025-40735 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-40735 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3g42-9rvj-6j9x.

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