#VU119888 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in PowerChute Serial Shutdown - CVE-2025-11566

 

#VU119888 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in PowerChute Serial Shutdown - CVE-2025-11566

Published: December 12, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU119888
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-11566
CWE-ID: CWE-307
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PowerChute Serial Shutdown
Software vendor:
Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected module does not limit the number of password attempts within the /REST/shutdownnow endpoint. A local attacker can perform a brute-force attack and gain access to the user account.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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