Siemens IAM Client
Siemens IAM Client has an unquoted search path vulnerability allowing privilege escalation.
Summary
Multiple Siemens products are affected by an unquoted search path vulnerability in their IAM Client. This flaw could permit an authenticated local attacker to escalate their privileges. Siemens has released updated versions for many affected products and advises users to update promptly. For products without immediate fixes, Siemens recommends specific countermeasures.
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ICS Advisory Siemens IAM Client Release DateJuly 21, 2026 Alert CodeICSA-26-202-05 Related topics: Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities , Industrial Control Systems View CSAF Summary Multiple Siemens products are affected by unquoted search path vulnerability in IAM Client. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to perform privilege escalation. Siemens has released new versions for several affected products and recommends to update to the latest versions. Siemens is preparing further fix versions and recommends countermeasures for products where fixes are not, or not yet available. The following versions of Siemens IAM Client are affected: COMOS V10.4.5 vers:intdot/<10.4.5.0.2 COMOS V10.6 vers:intdot/<10.6.1 Designcenter NX vers:intdot/<2512.7000 Simcenter 3D vers:intdot/<2512.7000 Simcenter Femap V2506 vers:intdot/<2506.0003 Simcenter Femap V2512 vers:intdot/<2512.0002 Simcenter Nastran vers:intdot/<2606 Simcenter STAR-CCM+ vers:intdot/<2606 Solid Edge SE2025 vers:intdot/<225.0.13.3 Solid Edge SE2026 vers:intdot/<226.0.04.003 Teamcenter Visualization V2412 vers:intdot/<2412.0012 Teamcenter Visualization V2506 vers:intdot/<2506.0009 Teamcenter Visualization V2512 vers:intdot/<2512.2605 Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 vers:intdot/<2404.0022 Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2504 vers:intdot/<2504.0010 Tecnomatix Process Simulate vers:intdot/<2606 CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 6.7 Siemens Siemens IAM Client Untrusted Search Path Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Chemical, Critical Manufacturing, Energy Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: Germany Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2025-40945 Untrusted search path in IAM Client SDK may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access. View CVE Details Affected Products Siemens IAM Client Vendor:Siemens Product Version:COMOS V10.4.5 < V10.4.5.0.2, COMOS V10.6 < V10.6.1, Designcenter NX < V2512.7000, Simcenter 3D < V2512.7000, Simcenter Femap V2506 < V2506.0003, Simcenter Femap V2512 < V2512.0002, Simcenter Nastran < V2606, Simcenter STAR-CCM+ < V2606, Solid Edge SE2025 < V225.0.13.3, Solid Edge SE2026 < V226.0.04.003, Teamcenter Visualization V2412 < V2412.0012, Teamcenter Visualization V2506 < V2506.0009, Teamcenter Visualization V2512 < V2512.2605, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2404 < V2404.0022, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation V2504 < V2504.0010, Tecnomatix Process Simulate < V2606 Product Status:known_affected Remediations Vendor fixUpdate to V10.6.1 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/222981661/ Vendor fixUpdate to V225.0 Update 13 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/246738425/ Vendor fixUpdate to V226.0 Update 04 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/246738425/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2404.0022 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/297028302/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2412.0012 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/229029598/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2504.0010 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/297028302/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2506.0003 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/275652363/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2506.0009 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/229029598/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2512.0002 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/275652363/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2512.2605 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/229029598/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2512.7000 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/209349590/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2512.7000 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/289054037/ Vendor fixUpdate to V2606 or later versionhttps://support.sw.siemens.com/product/289054037/ Vendor fixUpdate to V10.4.5.0.2 or later version. Contact customer support to receive patch and update information Relevant CWE: CWE-426 Untrusted Search Path Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 6.7 MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Acknowledgments Siemens ProductCERT reported this vulnerability to CISA. General Recommendations As a general security measure, Siemens strongly recommends to protect network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. In order to operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends to configure the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for Industrial Security (Download: https://www.siemens.com/cert/operational-guidelines-industrial-security), and to follow the recommendations in the product manuals. Additional information on Industrial Security by Siemens can be found at: https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity Additional Resources For further inquiries on security vulnerabilities in Siemens products and solutions, please contact the Siemens ProductCERT: https://www.siemens.com/cert/advisories Terms of Use The use of Siemens Security Advisories is subject to the terms and conditions listed on: https://www.siemens.com/productcert/terms-of-use. Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the exploitation risk of these vulnerabilities. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most recent version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as its connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. Advisory Conversion Disclaimer This ICSA is a verbatim republication of Siemens ProductCERT SSA-288252 from a direct conversion of the vendor's Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) advisory. This is republished to CISA's website as a means of increasing visibility and is provided "as-is" for informational purposes only. CISA is not responsible for the editorial or technical accuracy of republished advisories and provides no warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within this advisory. Further, CISA does not endorse any commercial product or service. Please contact Siemens ProductCERT directly for any questions regarding this advisory. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-07-14 Date Revision Summary 2026-07-14 1 Publication Date 2026-07-21 2 Initial CISA Republication of Siemens ProductCERT SSA-288252 advisory Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification and this Privacy & Use policy. Vendor Siemens Tags Sector: Chemical Sector, Critical Manufacturing Sector, Energy Sector Topics: Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities, Industrial Control Systems Please share your thoughts We recentl
Indicators of Compromise
- cve — CVE-2025-40945