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The tag cwe-288 on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to CWE-288, which refers to authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel. Content under this tag includes a thread about a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens SINUMERIK CNC platforms, tracked as CVE-2025-40743, where improper VNC password checking allows attackers on an adjacent network to gain unauthorized remote access. The thread provides details on the vulnerability, its CVSS scores, and Siemens' recommended patches and mitigations. This tag is relevant for IT professionals and security researchers focusing on industrial control system security and authentication bypass vulnerabilities.
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    Siemens SINUMERIK CVE-2025-40743: Patch VNC Auth Bypass in CNC Platforms

    Siemens has published fixes for an improper VNC password check in multiple SINUMERIK CNC platforms after researchers discovered that the systems’ VNC access service can be reached with insufficient password verification, allowing an attacker on an adjacent network to gain unauthorized remote...
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