About this tag
The NSIS 3.11 tag covers discussions about the Nullsoft Scriptable Install System version 3.11, particularly in the context of a local privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-43715) affecting SIMOTION setup components. Content highlights a coordinated advisory from Siemens and U.S. cyber authorities warning that unprivileged local users can escalate to SYSTEM during installation on Windows. The tag focuses on security advisories, mitigation steps, and the role of NSIS 3.11 in industrial software deployment. It is relevant for IT administrators and security professionals managing Siemens SIMOTION Tools and similar NSIS-based installers.
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    SIMOTION NSIS Local Privilege Escalation: CVE-2025-43715 Advisory & Mitigations

    Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) code used inside several SIMOTION setup components contains a local privilege‑escalation flaw that Siemens and U.S. cyber authorities have republished as a coordinated advisory, warning that installing affected SIMOTION Tools on Windows can allow an...
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