CVE-2023-6409

Description

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to a project file protected with application password when opening the file with EcoStruxure Control Expert.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-798 CWE-798

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
schneider-electric	ecostruxure_control_expert	< 16.0
schneider-electric	ecostruxure_process_expert	< 2023

References

Advisories & Patches

https://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 https://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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-6409? +

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to a project file protected with application password when opening the file with EcoStruxure Control Expert. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.7 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-6409? +

CVE-2023-6409 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.7 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6409? +

CVE-2023-6409 affects products from schneider-electric, specifically: ecostruxure_control_expert, ecostruxure_process_expert. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-6409? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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