#VU119889 Incorrect default permissions in PowerChute Serial Shutdown - CVE-2025-11567
Published: December 12, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU119889
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-11567
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PowerChute Serial Shutdown
PowerChute Serial Shutdown
Software vendor:
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application. A local user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.