How severe is CVE-2025-40740?

CVE-2025-40740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-40740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-40740?

CVE-2025-40740 primarily affects Siemens Solid Edge. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-40740?

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.

Does CVE-2025-40740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-40740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20429.

When was CVE-2025-40740 published?

CVE-2025-40740 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-40740

CVE-2025-40740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Solid Edge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20429
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Siemens Solid Edge
Published: 2025-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2025 (All versions < V225.0 Update 5). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted PAR files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40740?: A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2025 (All versions < V225.0 Update 5). The affected applications contain an out of bounds read past the end of an allocated structure while parsing specially crafted PAR files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2025-40740?: CVE-2025-40740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-40740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-40740?: CVE-2025-40740 primarily affects Siemens Solid Edge. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-40740?: 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.
Does CVE-2025-40740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-40740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20429.
When was CVE-2025-40740 published?: CVE-2025-40740 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-091753.html

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2025:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2025:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2025:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2025:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:siemens:solid_edge:se2025:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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