CVE-2025-13790 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability identified in Scada-LTS, an open-source SCADA platform widely used for industrial control systems monitoring and management. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.7.8.1 and allows remote attackers to induce authenticated users to submit unauthorized requests to the system. This manipulation exploits the lack of proper anti-CSRF tokens or validation mechanisms in an unspecified function within the software. Because the attack can be initiated remotely and requires only user interaction (e.g., clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted webpage), it poses a risk of unauthorized command execution or configuration changes without the user’s knowledge. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates no privileges or authentication are required, and the attack complexity is low, but user interaction is necessary. The vendor was notified but has not responded or released patches, and no public exploits are currently known. This vulnerability could be leveraged to disrupt industrial processes or alter system states, impacting operational integrity. Given the critical nature of SCADA systems, even medium-severity vulnerabilities warrant prompt attention.

For European organizations, especially those operating critical infrastructure such as energy grids, water treatment plants, and manufacturing facilities, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized commands being executed within SCADA environments. This may result in process disruptions, data integrity issues, or unauthorized configuration changes that degrade system reliability. Although the vulnerability does not directly impact confidentiality or availability, the integrity of control commands and system states is at risk. The requirement for user interaction somewhat limits exploitation but does not eliminate risk, particularly in environments where operators may be targeted via phishing or social engineering. The lack of vendor response and patches increases exposure time, potentially allowing attackers to develop exploits. Disruption or manipulation of SCADA systems in Europe could have cascading effects on public safety and economic stability, making timely mitigation critical.

1. Implement strict CSRF protections by deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) that can detect and block CSRF attack patterns targeting Scada-LTS interfaces. 2. Enforce the use of anti-CSRF tokens in all web forms and API endpoints within the SCADA system, if possible through custom configuration or updates. 3. Conduct user awareness training focused on recognizing phishing attempts and avoiding clicking suspicious links or visiting untrusted websites. 4. Segment SCADA networks from general corporate networks and restrict internet access to SCADA management interfaces to minimize exposure. 5. Monitor network traffic for anomalous requests that could indicate CSRF attempts. 6. Regularly audit and review user permissions to ensure least privilege principles are enforced, limiting the impact of any successful CSRF attack. 7. Engage with the vendor or community to track any forthcoming patches or updates addressing this vulnerability. 8. Consider deploying multi-factor authentication (MFA) on SCADA user accounts to add an additional layer of security, even though this vulnerability does not require authentication to exploit.