#VU101040 Use of hard-coded credentials in EcoStruxure Control Expert and EcoStruxure Process Expert - CVE-2023-6409


Vulnerability identifier: #VU101040

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6 [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: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Control Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems
EcoStruxure Process Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor:

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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-044-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-044-01.pdf
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-24-331-03


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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