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CISA issues alert on SiRcom SMART Alert authentication bypass vulnerability

Source Decision Insights Threat Desk Published November 25, 2025 Companies 1
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303rd article in the last 90 days, one of 410 articles referencing Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Previous coverage: CISA issues alert on Ashlar-Vellum vulnerabilities in multiple products (Nov 2025).

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SiRcom's SMART Alert (SiSA) central control system in version 3.0.48 contains a vulnerability that permits unauthorized remote users to bypass authentication mechanisms, enabling control over emergency siren operations.

The issue is officially cataloged as CVE-2025-13483 and is categorized under missing authentication for critical functions. The flaw allows attackers to circumvent the login interface through browser developer tools by accessing backend APIs without authentication. This vulnerability holds a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) version 3.1 base score of 9.1, based on network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, with full impact on integrity and availability. Additionally, the CVSS version 4 base score is 8.8 with similar characteristics.

Exploitation of this weakness could allow threat actors to activate or manipulate emergency sirens remotely, posing risks associated with control of critical alerting infrastructure.

At present, SiRcom has not engaged in coordination following notification of the vulnerability. Users and administrators are advised to reduce system exposure, for instance by restricting network availability and isolating control devices behind firewalls. When remote access is essential, secure channels such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) should be employed, acknowledging inherent Virtual Private Network (VPN) vulnerabilities and the necessity to maintain them updated.

Recommendations emphasize conducting thorough impact evaluations and risk assessments before implementing any protections. Additional guidance for control system security, including defense-in-depth strategies and intrusion mitigation best practices, is accessible through relevant cybersecurity resources.

Organizations that detect potentially malicious activities related to this vulnerability are encouraged to adhere to their incident response protocols and report findings for aggregation and analysis. Awareness regarding social engineering threats should be maintained, with caution exercised concerning unsolicited email links and attachments, referencing available materials for recognizing such scams.

Blog post, originally published by CISA at cisa.gov.

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