Auth Bypass in SINEC Security Monitor <4.10.0 ssmctl-client File Transfer
CVE-2025-40830 Published on December 9, 2025
A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC Security Monitor (All versions < V4.10.0). The affected application does not have proper authorization checks for the file_transfer feature in ssmctl-client command. This could allow an authenticated, lowly privileged local attacker to read or write to any file on server or sensor.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2025-40830 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-40830
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Affected Versions
Siemens SINEC Security Monitor:- Before V4.10.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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