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CVE-2025-47809 WIBU CodeMeter LPE: Detection & IOCs
Local users can escalate privileges in CodeMeter right after install, affecting Siemens Desigo CC. 9 detection rules, 7 IOCs and a free Splunk SPL rule.
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Chapters
- 0:00The hookCodeMeter escalates privileges without a restart.
- 0:05The storyFlaw opens right after installation.
- 0:11Attack pathUnprivileged install with UAC enables this.
- 0:25AttributionNo threat actor: this was defensive research.
- 0:30Indicators of compromise4 indicators to hunt: 4 package names.
- 0:36MITRE ATT&CK techniques3 ATT&CK techniques, from persistence to stealth.
- 0:41Remediation2 steps now: Uninstall existing CodeMeter via Control Panel, install WIBU CodeMeter User.
- 0:50Detection rules9 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
Transcript
0:00CodeMeter escalates privileges without a restart.
0:05Flaw opens right after installation.
0:07Siemens Desigo and SENTRON need patching.
0:12Unprivileged install with UAC enables this.
0:15Opening Import License displays privileged Explorer.
0:19File dialogs break privilege boundaries.
0:25No threat actor: this was defensive research.
0:304 indicators to hunt: 4 package names.
0:363 ATT&CK techniques, from persistence to stealth.
0:412 steps now: Uninstall existing CodeMeter via Control Panel, install WIBU CodeMeter User.
0:509 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
0:56Threadlinqs. The unified security engineering platform.