CVE-2023-6409

Description

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to a project file protected with application password when opening the file with EcoStruxure Control Expert.

Category

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert
Affected: Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Process Expert
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-044-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-044-01.pdf vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6409?
CVE-2023-6409 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-6409?
To fix CVE-2023-6409, 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-2023-6409 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-6409 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-2023-6409?
CVE-2023-6409 affects Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert, Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Process Expert.
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