CVE-2025-40897
highpriority · track · 0OT risk · elevatedEPSS 0.003 · 24 %ileDEEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-22
An access control vulnerability was discovered in the Threat Intelligence functionality due to a specific access restriction not being properly enforced for users with view-only privileges. An authenticated user with view-only privileges for the Threat Intelligence functionality can perform administrative actions on it, altering the rules configuration, and/or affecting their availability.
remediations
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A vendor fix is available.
- FixedCMCnozomi_psirt
Upgrade to v26.0.0 or later.
- FixedGuardiannozomi_psirt
Upgrade to v26.0.0 or later.
- FixedRUGGEDCOM APE1808siemens_psirt
Upgrade Nozomi Guardian to v26.2.0. Contact customer support to receive patch and update information
- FixedRUGGEDCOM APE1808cisa_csaf_ot
Upgrade Nozomi Guardian to v26.2.0. Contact customer support to receive patch and update information
- MitigationCMCnozomi_psirt
Remove or revoke access to Threat Intelligence users with view-only privileges until a fix is applied.
- MitigationGuardiannozomi_psirt
Remove or revoke access to Threat Intelligence users with view-only privileges until a fix is applied.
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5.1–8.1
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
weaknesses
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affected products (10)
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advisories (3)
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- NN-2026:1-01Incorrect authorization for Threat Intelligence in Guardian/CMC before 26.0.02026-04-15csaf · nozomi_psirtUS
- SSA-827968SSA-827968: Vulnerability in Nozomi Guardian/CMC Before V26.2.0 on RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices2026-01-13csaf · siemens_psirtDE
Nozomi Networks has published information on vulnerabilities in Nozomi Guardian/CMC. This advisory lists the related Siemens Industrial products affected by these vulnerabilities. Siemens has released a new version for RUGGEDCOM APE1808 and recommends to update to the latest version.
- ICSA-26-015-07Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices2026-01-13icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Nozomi Networks has published information on vulnerabilities in Nozomi Guardian/CMC. This advisory lists the related Siemens Industrial products affected by these vulnerabilities. Siemens has released a new version for RUGGEDCOM APE1808 and recommends to update to the latest version.
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sources
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references (5)
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