CVE-2025-5086 in DELMIA Apriso
Summary
by MITRE • 06/02/2025
A deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability affecting DELMIA Apriso from Release 2020 through Release 2025 could lead to a remote code execution.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/29/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2025-5086 represents a critical deserialization flaw within DELMIA Apriso software versions spanning from Release 2020 through Release 2025. This issue falls under the category of insecure deserialization as defined by CWE-502, where applications process untrusted data through object serialization mechanisms without proper validation or sanitization. The affected system processes serialized data that originates from external sources, creating an attack surface where malicious actors can inject crafted payloads that execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when the DELMIA Apriso application receives serialized data from network requests or file inputs that are not properly validated before deserialization. Attackers can construct malicious serialized objects that, when processed by the vulnerable application, trigger unintended code execution. This typically involves leveraging the Java deserialization mechanism or similar serialization frameworks used by the application, where the deserialization process can be manipulated to execute malicious payloads through gadget chains or direct code execution mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple remote code execution, as it provides attackers with complete control over the affected systems. Once successfully exploited, adversaries can establish persistent access, escalate privileges, and potentially move laterally within network environments. The vulnerability affects enterprise environments where DELMIA Apriso is deployed for manufacturing execution systems, process control, and production management, making it particularly dangerous in industrial control systems where operational technology and information technology converge. The remote nature of the exploit means that attackers do not require physical access to the systems and can target vulnerable installations from anywhere on the internet.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to isolate affected systems, disabling unnecessary network services that may expose the vulnerable components, and applying vendor-provided patches or updates as soon as they become available. The remediation process should follow the principle of least privilege by restricting network access to only essential personnel and systems. Additionally, implementing monitoring solutions that can detect unusual deserialization patterns or network traffic anomalies will help identify potential exploitation attempts. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1059.007 for command and scripting interpreter and potentially T1566 for initial access through malicious file or code execution. Security teams should also consider implementing application whitelisting policies and runtime application self-protection measures to prevent exploitation even if traditional network defenses are bypassed. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation in enterprise software development, particularly for systems handling industrial process data where security and availability are paramount.