CVE-2025-41438
"CS5000 Fire Panel Default Account Privilege Escalation"
Description
The CS5000 Fire Panel is vulnerable due to a default account that exists on the panel. Even though it is possible to change this by SSHing into the device, it has remained unchanged on every installed system observed. This account is not root but holds high-level permissions that could severely impact the device's operation if exploited.
INFO
Published Date :
May 30, 2025, 12:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
May 30, 2025, 4:31 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-41438
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Change the default account password via SSH.
- Implement stricter password policies for all accounts.
- Audit system accounts for unauthorized access.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-41438.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-148-03 | |
| https://www.consiliumsafety.com/en/support/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-41438 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-41438
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-41438 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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Dark Reading
Critical Bugs Could Spark Takeover of Widely Used Fire Safety OT/ICS Platform
Source: Ivan Kmit via Alamy Stock PhotoTwo critical, unpatched security flaws in technology widely used in operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) that monitor fire safety cou ... Read more
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Cyber Security News
CISA Warns of Consilium Fire Panel Vulnerabilities Allowing Remote Takeover
CISA has issued a critical advisory warning of two severe security vulnerabilities affecting all versions of the Consilium Safety CS5000 Fire Panel, a widely deployed industrial control system used in ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
CISA Alert: Critical Flaws in Consilium Safety CS5000 Fire Panel Could Enable Remote Takeover, No Patch
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an advisory warning of two critical security vulnerabilities affecting all versions of the Consilium Safety CS5000 Fire Pane ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-41438 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 30, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The CS5000 Fire Panel is vulnerable due to a default account that exists on the panel. Even though it is possible to change this by SSHing into the device, it has remained unchanged on every installed system observed. This account is not root but holds high-level permissions that could severely impact the device's operation if exploited. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-1188 Added Reference https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-148-03 Added Reference https://www.consiliumsafety.com/en/support/