CVE-2025-41727
High
Description
A local low privileged attacker can bypass the authentication of the Device Manager user interface, allowing them to perform privileged operations and gain administrator access.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductBeckhoff.Device.Manager.XAR
PublishedJan 27, 2026
First seenJan 27, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-420CWE-420
How to fix
Update
- Beckhoff Automation Beckhoff.Device.Manager.XAR2.5.3 or later
- Beckhoff Automation MDP software package for TwinCAT/BSD1.7.0.0 or later
- Beckhoff Automation MDP for Beckhoff RT Linux(R)0.0.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Beckhoff Automation Beckhoff.Device.Manager.XAR | v < 2.5.3 | 2.5.3 |
| Beckhoff Automation MDP software package for TwinCAT/BSD | v < 1.7.0.0 | 1.7.0.0 |
| Beckhoff Automation MDP for Beckhoff RT Linux(R) | v < 0.0.5 | 0.0.5 |
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