CVE-2025-53416
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in Delta Electronics DTN Soft allows remote code execution through deserialization of untrusted data in project files. Attackers can craft malicious project files that, when opened, execute arbitrary code on the target system. Organizations using Delta Electronics DTN Soft for industrial control systems are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Delta Electronics DTN Soft
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with system privileges, potentially leading to industrial process disruption, data theft, or lateral movement within OT networks.
Likely Case
Attackers deliver malicious project files via phishing or compromised websites, leading to code execution on engineering workstations and potential access to industrial control systems.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and file validation, impact is limited to isolated engineering workstations without affecting operational technology systems.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction to open malicious project file. No public exploit code available at this time.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check vendor advisory for specific patched version
Vendor Advisory: https://www.deltaww.com/en-US/Cybersecurity_Advisory
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Visit Delta Electronics cybersecurity advisory page
2. Download latest DTN Soft version
3. Install update following vendor instructions
4. Restart system as required
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict Project File Execution
windowsBlock execution of DTN Soft project files from untrusted sources
Application Whitelisting
windowsImplement application control to prevent unauthorized DTN Soft execution
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement network segmentation to isolate DTN Soft systems from operational networks
- Train users to only open project files from trusted sources and verify file integrity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check DTN Soft version against vendor advisory; if using unpatched version, system is vulnerableCheck Version:
Check version through DTN Soft application interface or Windows Programs and FeaturesVerify Fix Applied:
Verify DTN Soft version matches or exceeds patched version specified in vendor advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process creation by DTN Soft
- Failed file parsing attempts
- Unexpected network connections from DTN Soft
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from engineering workstations
- File transfers to/from DTN Soft systems
SIEM Query:
Process Creation where Image contains 'DTN' AND CommandLine contains '.dtp' OR '.prj'