CVE-2025-32871
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 'MigrateDatabase' 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 MigrateDatabase method allows authenticated remote attackers to bypass authorization, read/write the application's database, and execute code with NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService privileges. The attacker 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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Identify TeleControl Server Basic versionLocate the installed TeleControl Server Basic application and check its version information. This is typically available in the application's About dialog, installation directory, or Windows Programs and Features. Compare the installed version against the affected range (versions before 3.1.2.2).Affected if The installed version is below 3.1.2.2.
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Verify port 8000 is listeningRun 'netstat -an | findstr :8000' or 'Get-NetTCPConnection -LocalPort 8000' to determine if the TeleControl Server Basic service is listening on port 8000.Affected if Port 8000 is in a LISTENING state and bound to an accessible network interface.
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Assess network exposure of port 8000Check firewall rules and network configuration to determine if port 8000 is accessible from untrusted network segments. Review inbound rules on Windows Firewall, any perimeter firewalls, or network ACLs.Affected if Port 8000 is accessible from network segments outside the trusted administrative zone.
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Confirm authentication configurationReview TeleControl Server Basic authentication settings to determine if authentication is enforced for the MigrateDatabase API method. The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers to bypass authorization, so check whether any authentication mechanism is in place.Affected if Authentication is either disabled or the MigrateDatabase method lacks proper authorization controls.
You are affected if TeleControl Server Basic version is below 3.1.2.2 and port 8000 is accessible from untrusted network locations, regardless of authentication configuration.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped3.1.2.2
Update TeleControl Server Basic to version V3.1.2.2 or later to remediate the SQL injection vulnerability. Additionally, restrict access to port 8000 to trusted IP addresses and apply network segmentation.
V3.1.2.2
- Upgrade TeleControl Server Basic to version V3.1.2.2 or later
- Obtain the updated installation package from the official Siemens download portal or through your existing Siemens support channels
- Ensure the upgrade is performed during a maintenance window as the server may require a restart
- After upgrading, verify that the MigrateDatabase method is no longer vulnerable to SQL injection
- Test that the application functions normally after the upgrade
- Confirm that port 8000 access controls are still appropriately configured
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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