#VU101040 Use of hard-coded credentials in EcoStruxure Control Expert and EcoStruxure Process Expert - CVE-2023-6409
Published: November 29, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU101040
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Control Expert
EcoStruxure Process Expert
EcoStruxure Control Expert
EcoStruxure Process Expert
Software vendor:
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.