How severe is CVE-2020-10040?

CVE-2020-10040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-10040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-10040?

CVE-2020-10040 primarily affects Siemens Sicam Mmu Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-10040 published?

CVE-2020-10040 was published on 2020-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-10040

CVE-2020-10040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sicam Mmu Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-916.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-916
Affected product: Siemens Sicam Mmu Firmware
Published: 2020-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM MMU (All versions < V2.05), SICAM SGU (All versions), SICAM T (All versions < V2.18). An attacker with local access to the device might be able to retrieve some passwords in clear text.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-10040?: A vulnerability has been identified in SICAM MMU (All versions < V2.05), SICAM SGU (All versions), SICAM T (All versions < V2.18). An attacker with local access to the device might be able to retrieve some passwords in clear text.
How severe is CVE-2020-10040?: CVE-2020-10040 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-10040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-10040?: CVE-2020-10040 primarily affects Siemens Sicam Mmu Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-10040 published?: CVE-2020-10040 was published on 2020-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-305120.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:sicam_mmu_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:sicam_sgu_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:sicam_t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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