GE Vernova’s CIMPLICITY: When Path Elements Go Rogue!
View CSAF: GE Vernova’s CIMPLICITY software has a vulnerability that could let a local attacker boost their privileges faster than a caffeinated intern. Affected versions include 2024, 2023, 2022, and 11.0. Users should upgrade to CIMPLICITY 2024 SIM 4, because who doesn’t love a good software update party?
Hot Take:
Prepare to enter the world of CIMPLICITY, where low-privileged attackers can become high-privileged kings and queens with just a few clicks! GE Vernova’s latest vulnerability is like an episode of a soap opera you didn’t know you needed. The plot twist? It’s all about an Uncontrolled Search Path Element. Grab your popcorn, folks, because this vulnerability drama is about to escalate!
Key Points:
– GE Vernova’s CIMPLICITY software has a vulnerability that allows low-privileged local attackers to escalate their privileges.
– Affected versions include CIMPLICITY 2024, 2023, 2022, and 11.0.
– The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2025-7719 with a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 and a CVSS v4 score of 7.0.
– GE Vernova recommends upgrading to CIMPLICITY 2024 SIM 4 to mitigate the issue.
– CISA provides additional mitigation strategies and best practices for securing industrial control systems.