How severe is CVE-2025-40741?

CVE-2025-40741 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-2025-40741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-40741?

CVE-2025-40741 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-2025-40741?

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-2025-40741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-40741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20428.

When was CVE-2025-40741 published?

CVE-2025-40741 was published on 2025-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-40741

CVE-2025-40741 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-121.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v4: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-20428
Weakness: CWE-121
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 a stack based overflow vulnerability while parsing specially crafted CFG files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-40741?: A vulnerability has been identified in Solid Edge SE2025 (All versions < V225.0 Update 5). The affected applications contain a stack based overflow vulnerability while parsing specially crafted CFG files. This could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the current process.
How severe is CVE-2025-40741?: CVE-2025-40741 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-2025-40741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-40741?: CVE-2025-40741 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-2025-40741?: 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-2025-40741 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-40741 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-20428.
When was CVE-2025-40741 published?: CVE-2025-40741 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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