Use of hard-coded credentials in EcoStruxure Control Expert and EcoStruxure Process Expert - CVE-2023-6409

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Use of hard-coded credentials in EcoStruxure Control Expert and EcoStruxure Process Expert - CVE-2023-6409

Published: November 29, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101040
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6409
CWE-ID: CWE-798
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Schneider Electric
Affected software:
EcoStruxure Control Expert
EcoStruxure Process Expert

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote attacker can gain access to a project file protected with application password.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-6409

Install updates from vendor's website.

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