CVE-2025-41660: CWE-669 Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres in CODESYS CODESYS Control RTE (SL)
CVE-2025-41660 is a high-severity vulnerability in CODESYS Control RTE (SL) that allows a low-privileged remote attacker to replace the boot application of the runtime system. This unauthorized modification can lead to execution of arbitrary code with potentially full control over the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-669, indicating incorrect resource transfer between security spheres. No patch or official remediation information is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-41660) affects CODESYS Control RTE (SL) and involves an incorrect resource transfer between security spheres (CWE-669). A low-privileged remote attacker may exploit this flaw to replace the boot application of the runtime system, enabling unauthorized code execution. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly known but no exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or fix details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges to replace the boot application, resulting in unauthorized code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity related to boot application modifications.
CVE-2025-41660: CWE-669 Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres in CODESYS CODESYS Control RTE (SL)
Description
CVE-2025-41660 is a high-severity vulnerability in CODESYS Control RTE (SL) that allows a low-privileged remote attacker to replace the boot application of the runtime system. This unauthorized modification can lead to execution of arbitrary code with potentially full control over the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-669, indicating incorrect resource transfer between security spheres. No patch or official remediation information is currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-41660) affects CODESYS Control RTE (SL) and involves an incorrect resource transfer between security spheres (CWE-669). A low-privileged remote attacker may exploit this flaw to replace the boot application of the runtime system, enabling unauthorized code execution. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is publicly known but no exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or fix details are currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges to replace the boot application, resulting in unauthorized code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the affected system and monitor for suspicious activity related to boot application modifications.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- CERTVDE
- Date Reserved
- 2025-04-16T11:17:48.307Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69c244c0f4197a8e3b01d2d8
Added to database: 03/24/2026, 08:01:04 UTC
Last enriched: 06/18/2026, 18:30:40 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:55 UTC
Views: 174
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