CVE-2023-4516

Description

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in the IGSS Update Service that could allow a local attacker to change update source, potentially leading to remote code execution when the attacker force an update containing malicious content.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric IGSS Update Service (IGSSupdateservice.exe)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-255-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-255-01.pdf patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4516?
CVE-2023-4516 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4516?
To fix CVE-2023-4516, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-4516 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4516 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4516?
CVE-2023-4516 affects Schneider Electric IGSS Update Service (IGSSupdateservice.exe).
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