SSA-081142

Vulnerability from csaf_siemens - Published: 2026-05-12 00:00 - Updated: 2026-05-12 00:00
Summary
SSA-081142: Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Ruggedcom Rox Before 2.17.1
Notes
Summary: Ruggedcom Rox contains an input validation vulnerability in the Scheduler functionality that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the underlying operating system. Siemens has released new versions for the affected products and recommends to update to the latest versions.
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.
CVE-2025-40949
9.1 (Critical)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Affected products
Product Identifier Version Remediation
RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX MX5000RE
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1400
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1500
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1501
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1510
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1511
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1512
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1524
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX1536
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000
Siemens / RUGGEDCOM ROX RX5000
 vers:intdot/<2.17.1
Vendor Fix fix
References
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