Code Injection in EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert - CVE-2023-1049

 

Code Injection in EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert - CVE-2023-1049

Published: June 30, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU77817
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1049
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Schneider Electric
Affected software:
EcoStruxure Operator Terminal Expert

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can trick a victim to load a specially crafted project file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-1049

Install updates from vendor's website.

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