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Unrestricted File UploadWeakness · CWE-434

CVE-2025-40808

MEDIUM · 6.1 CVSS v3.1 Published 2026-06-09
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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63/100
Remediation priority · Elevated
Zero-click

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 · unedited
A vulnerability has been identified in SIPROTEC 5 6MD84 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 6MD85 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 6MD85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 6MD86 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 6MD86 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 6MD89 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 6MU85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7KE85 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7KE85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SA82 (CP100) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SA82 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SA86 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SA86 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SA87 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SA87 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SD82 (CP100) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SD82 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SD86 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SD86 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SD87 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SD87 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ81 (CP100) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ81 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ82 (CP100) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ82 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ85 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ86 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SJ86 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SK82 (CP100) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SK82 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SK85 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SK85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SL82 (CP100) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SL82 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SL86 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SL86 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SL87 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SL87 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SS85 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SS85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7ST85 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7ST85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7ST86 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SX82 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SX85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7SY82 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UM85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UT82 (CP100) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UT82 (CP150) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UT85 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UT85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UT86 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UT86 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UT87 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7UT87 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7VE85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7VK87 (CP200) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7VK87 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 7VU85 (CP300) (All versions), SIPROTEC 5 Compact 7SX800 (CP050) (All versions). The affected application allows authenticated users to upload arbitrary files using DIGSI 5 protocol. This could allow an attacker to upload malicious configuration files, that could cause denial of service condition and potentially lead to code execution.

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 · moderate confidence

The DIGSI 5 protocol in SIPROTEC 5 devices allows authenticated users to upload arbitrary files, bypassing expected file type or configuration validation. An attacker with valid credentials could upload malicious configuration files that may cause denial of service or achieve code execution on the affected device.

MitigationRestrict network access to DIGSI 5 protocol to trusted authenticated users only, and apply vendor-provided firmware updates when available. Implement network segmentation to minimize exposure of industrial control devices.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

CVSS 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
Adjacent
Complexity
Low
Privileges
High
User interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
High

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/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 checks

Work through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.

  1. Identify SIPROTEC 5 devices on your network
    Review network inventory or use network scanning to identify devices with SIPROTEC 5 firmware. Check device labels, management interfaces, or consult device documentation for model numbers.
    Affected if You have any SIPROTEC 5 device families (such as 7UT75, 7UT85, or similar protection relay models) present in your environment.
  2. Verify DIGSI 5 protocol is enabled
    Access the device web interface or management console. Navigate to protocol settings or communication configuration sections. Look for DIGSI 5 protocol settings.
    Affected if The DIGSI 5 protocol interface is enabled and accessible on the device.
  3. Check file upload configuration
    In the DIGSI 5 protocol settings, examine configuration file upload or import functionality. Look for options related to configuration file loading or firmware/configuration updates.
    Affected if Configuration file upload or import features are available and enabled for DIGSI 5.
  4. Review authentication settings
    Check user accounts and authentication mechanisms configured for DIGSI 5 access. Verify which users have privileges to upload or import configuration files.
    Affected if There are user accounts with privileges to perform file uploads via DIGSI 5, or if default credentials are in use.

Your environment is affected if you have SIPROTEC 5 devices with DIGSI 5 protocol enabled and any authenticated user account capable of uploading configuration files.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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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.

From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Restrict network access to DIGSI 5 protocol to trusted authenticated users only, and apply vendor-provided firmware updates when available. Implement network segmentation to minimize exposure of industrial control devices.

Have this fixed Scoped from the published advisory
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