How severe is CVE-2022-25311?

CVE-2022-25311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25311 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25311?

CVE-2022-25311 primarily affects Siemens Sinec Network Management System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25311?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-25311 published?

CVE-2022-25311 was published on 2022-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25311

CVE-2022-25311 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinec Network Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Siemens Sinec Network Management System
Published: 2022-03-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions >= V1.0.3 < V2.0), SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0.3), SINEMA Server V14 (All versions). The affected software do not properly check privileges between users during the same web browser session, creating an unintended sphere of control. This could allow an authenticated low privileged user to achieve privilege escalation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25311?: A vulnerability has been identified in SINEC NMS (All versions >= V1.0.3 < V2.0), SINEC NMS (All versions < V1.0.3), SINEMA Server V14 (All versions). The affected software do not properly check privileges between users during the same web browser session, creating an unintended sphere of control. This could allow an authenticated low privileged user to achieve privilege escalation.
How severe is CVE-2022-25311?: CVE-2022-25311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25311 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25311?: CVE-2022-25311 primarily affects Siemens Sinec Network Management System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25311?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-25311 published?: CVE-2022-25311 was published on 2022-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-250085.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinec_network_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_server:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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