CVE-2025-40947: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000
CVE-2025-40947 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability affecting multiple Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 series devices running versions prior to V2.17.1. The issue arises from improper sanitization of user input during the feature key installation process, allowing an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a significant risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-40947) affects Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 series devices (including multiple models) running versions earlier than V2.17.1. It is caused by improper neutralization of special elements in user-supplied input during the feature key installation process, classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this flaw to inject arbitrary OS commands, resulting in remote code execution with root privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by Siemens as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected devices. The vulnerability impacts all versions of the listed Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 series products prior to V2.17.1.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Siemens vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the feature key installation interface to trusted administrators only and monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Do not expose management interfaces to untrusted networks. Follow Siemens' official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2025-40947: CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000
Description
CVE-2025-40947 is a high-severity OS command injection vulnerability affecting multiple Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 series devices running versions prior to V2.17.1. The issue arises from improper sanitization of user input during the feature key installation process, allowing an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating a significant risk. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-40947) affects Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 series devices (including multiple models) running versions earlier than V2.17.1. It is caused by improper neutralization of special elements in user-supplied input during the feature key installation process, classified as CWE-78 (OS Command Injection). An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this flaw to inject arbitrary OS commands, resulting in remote code execution with root privileges. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation level has been published by Siemens as of the data provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected devices. The vulnerability impacts all versions of the listed Siemens RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000 series products prior to V2.17.1.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Siemens vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the feature key installation interface to trusted administrators only and monitor for unauthorized access attempts. Do not expose management interfaces to untrusted networks. Follow Siemens' official communications for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- siemens
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T09:06:15.879Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a02f117cbff5d8610c13a50
Added to database: 05/12/2026, 09:21:27 UTC
Last enriched: 05/19/2026, 11:02:07 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:55 UTC
Views: 57
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