Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2023-49125 affects Siemens Parasolid and Solid Edge when they parse specially crafted XT files. If a user opens or imports a malicious file, attacker-controlled code could run inside that application’s process. This is high severity because successful exploitation can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority engineering workstation and CAD supply-chain risk. Prioritize patching teams that handle external XT files, especially where CAD systems support production, customer deliverables, or sensitive design data.
Technical view
The flaw is a CWE-125 out-of-bounds read past an allocated structure during XT format parsing. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.8 with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, and required user interaction. Siemens lists fixed version thresholds for Parasolid V35/V36 and Solid Edge SE2023/SE2024.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in engineering, CAD, manufacturing, or supplier-file workflows using affected Siemens Parasolid or Solid Edge versions. Systems that receive XT files from external partners or untrusted sources carry higher practical risk.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. Exploitation requires convincing a user or workflow to process a specially crafted XT file in an affected application.
Researcher notes
The source bundle supports affected products, version thresholds, CWE-125 classification, XT parsing trigger, CVSS 7.8, and code execution impact. It does not provide proof-of-concept details, exploitation telemetry, or additional mitigations beyond vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Parasolid V35.0 to V35.0.263 or later.
- Upgrade Parasolid V35.1 to V35.1.252 or later.
- Upgrade Parasolid V36.0 to V36.0.198 or later.
- Upgrade Solid Edge SE2023 to V223.0 Update 11 or later.
- Upgrade Solid Edge SE2024 to V224.0 Update 3 or later.
- Check Siemens advisories for any deployment-specific guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory installed Parasolid and Solid Edge versions.
- Compare versions against the Siemens affected-version thresholds.
- Identify workflows that import or exchange XT files.
- Review controls for files received from suppliers or external parties.
- Confirm Siemens advisory guidance has been applied.
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-797296.htmlCVE reference
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-382651.htmlCVE reference
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