ssa-627195
Vulnerability from csaf_siemens
Published
2025-06-12 00:00
Modified
2025-07-08 00:00
Summary
SSA-627195: Zip Path Traversal Vulnerability in Mendix Studio Pro's Module Installation Process

Notes

Summary
Mendix Studio Pro contains a vulnerability in the module installation process, that could allow an attacker to write or modify arbitrary files in directories outside a developer’s project directory. 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.


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