CVE-2026-25654: Siemens SINEC NMS · Insecure Direct Object Reference
Affects Siemens SINEC NMSSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 06:59 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% 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 14 Apr 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| SiemensSINEC NMS | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until an official fix is released, restrict access to the SINEC NMS management interface to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious password reset activities. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users to reduce risk.
Description
CVE-2026-25654 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens SINEC NMS versions prior to V4.0 SP3. The issue arises from improper validation of user authorization during password reset requests. An authenticated remote attacker with limited privileges could exploit this flaw to bypass authorization checks and reset the password of any arbitrary user account. This vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by Siemens. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.