CVE-2025-41735: METZ CONNECT Energy-Controlling EWIO2-M · Unrestricted File Upload
Affects METZ CONNECT Energy-Controlling EWIO2-MSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 25 Oct 2026, 19:02 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 49% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|
| METZ CONNECT Energy-Controlling EWIO2-M | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately implement network segmentation to isolate EWIO2-M devices from general IT networks and limit exposure to untrusted networks. Strict access controls should be enforced, ensuring only authorized personnel and systems can communicate with these devices. Deploying web application firewalls (WAFs) or intrusion prevention systems (IPS) with rules to detect and block suspicious file upload attempts can provide additional protection. Monitoring logs and network traffic for anomalous activities related to file uploads or unexpected file creations is critical. Vendors and users should prioritize the development and deployment of patches or firmware updates that enforce strict file type validation and restrict upload locations. Until patches are available, disabling or restricting file upload functionality where possible can reduce risk. Conducting regular security assessments and penetration tests focused on these devices will help identify and remediate weaknesses. Finally, raising awareness among operational technology (OT) teams about this vulnerability ensures timely detection and response.
Description
A low privileged remote attacker can upload any file to an arbitrary location due to missing file check resulting in remote code execution.