CVE-2025-41651: Weidmueller IE-SW-VL05M-5TX · Missing Authentication
Affects Weidmueller IE-SW-VL05M-5TXSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 50% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 27 May 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-25.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Weidmueller IE-SW-VL05M-5TX | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
1. Immediate network segmentation: Isolate the affected Weidmueller IE-SW-VL05M-5TX devices within dedicated VLANs or network segments to limit exposure to untrusted networks. 2. Access control: Restrict management interfaces to trusted IP addresses and implement strict firewall rules to block unauthorized access. 3. Monitoring and logging: Enable detailed logging on the devices and network monitoring systems to detect unusual activities or unauthorized access attempts. 4. Vendor engagement: Engage with Weidmueller for official patches or firmware updates addressing this vulnerability. If unavailable, request guidance or temporary mitigations. 5. Configuration review: Audit existing device configurations to identify any default or weak credentials and remove unnecessary services or open ports. 6. Incident response readiness: Prepare and test incident response plans specific to industrial network compromises. 7. Network intrusion detection: Deploy specialized OT network intrusion detection systems capable of recognizing exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability. 8. Physical security: Ensure physical access to the devices is restricted to prevent local exploitation or tampering. 9. Alternative controls: Consider temporary replacement or redundancy strategies for critical switches until a secure firmware version is available. 10. Employee training: Educate operational technology personnel about the vulnerability and signs of exploitation to improve early detection.
Description
Due to missing authentication on a critical function of the devices an unauthenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands, potentially enabling unauthorized upload or download of configuration files and leading to full system compromise.