CVE-2025-41723: Sauter modulo 6 devices modu680-AS · Path Traversal: '.../...//'
Affects Sauter modulo 6 devices modu680-ASSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 71% 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 22 Oct 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sauter modulo 6 devices modu680-AS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Since no official patches are currently available, European organizations should implement immediate compensating controls. These include isolating the affected devices from untrusted networks and restricting access to the SOAP interface via network segmentation and firewall rules. Employ strict access control lists (ACLs) to limit communication to trusted management stations only. Monitor network traffic for unusual file upload activities or anomalous SOAP requests indicative of exploitation attempts. Deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or heuristics targeting directory traversal and unauthorized file uploads. Engage with Sauter for updates on patches or firmware upgrades and plan for timely deployment once available. Additionally, conduct thorough audits of device configurations and logs to detect any signs of compromise. Implement robust backup and recovery procedures to mitigate potential damage from successful attacks.
Description
The importFile SOAP method is vulnerable to a directory traversal attack. An unauthenticated remote attacker bypass the path restriction and upload files to arbitrary locations.