CVE-2025-32838
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedA vulnerability has been identified in TeleControl Server Basic (All versions < V3.1.2.2). The affected application is vulnerable to SQL injection through the internally used 'ImportConnectionVariables' method. This could allow an authenticated remote attacker to bypass authorization controls, to read from and write to the application's database and execute code with "NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService" permissions. A successful attack requires the attacker to be able to access port 8000 on a system where a vulnerable version of the affected application is executed on.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · high confidenceSQL injection vulnerability in TeleControl Server Basic's ImportConnectionVariables method allows authenticated remote attackers to bypass authorization, read/write the database, and execute code with NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService permissions. Attack requires network access to port 8000.
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Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data< 3.1.2.2CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- High
- Availability
- High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Confirm TeleControl Server Basic installationCheck if TeleControl Server Basic is installed on the system. Look for the service named 'TeleControl Server Basic' in Windows Services (services.msc), or check common installation paths such as C:\Program Files\Siemens\TeleControl Server Basic or C:\Program Files (x86)\Siemens\TeleControl Server Basic. Check the Windows Registry under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Siemens\TeleControl Server Basic for installation information.Affected if The software is installed and the service exists on the system.
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Identify installed versionLocate the TeleControl Server Basic installation directory and check for a version file, executable properties, or registry entry that contains the version number. Common locations include the main executable (TCServerBasic.exe or similar) or a version.txt file in the installation folder.Affected if The installed version is lower than 3.1.2.2.
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Verify ImportConnectionVariables method exposureDetermine if the web service or API endpoint exposing the ImportConnectionVariables method is accessible. This method is typically exposed through the server's web interface or API. Check the application's configuration files for enabled endpoints and the method's availability.Affected if The ImportConnectionVariables method is enabled and accessible on the server.
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Check network exposure on port 8000Verify if port 8000 (the typical port for TeleControl Server Basic) is open and listening. Use netstat -an | findstr 8000 or check Windows Firewall inbound rules. Confirm whether the port is bound to all interfaces (0.0.0.0) or only localhost.Affected if Port 8000 is exposed to untrusted networks or accessible without proper network segmentation.
The environment is affected if TeleControl Server Basic is installed with a version lower than 3.1.2.2 and the ImportConnectionVariables method is accessible, particularly if port 8000 is exposed to network attackers.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
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dbcve · scoped3.1.2.2
Update TeleControl Server Basic to version V3.1.2.2 or later to patch the SQL injection vulnerability.
V3.1.2.2
- Obtain TeleControl Server Basic version 3.1.2.2 or later from official Siemens channels (e.g., Siemens Industry Online Support or cert-portal.siemens.com)
- Follow Siemens standard upgrade procedure for TeleControl Server Basic to install the fixed version
- After upgrade, verify the application is running version 3.1.2.2 or later
- As a defense-in-depth measure, restrict access to port 8000 to only trusted IP addresses using firewall rules or network segmentation
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