Patch Tuesday Panic: Siemens, Schneider, and Phoenix Contact Sound the Alarm on ICS Vulnerabilities

Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Phoenix Contact have all sounded the alarm in their July 2025 Patch Tuesday ICS security advisories. As the geopolitical storm brews, Siemens reassures users that some of their products are safe from recent vulnerabilities, while Schneider and Phoenix tackle critical flaws. It’s a patch party you won’t want to miss!

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Hot Take:

Patch Tuesday strikes again, and it’s raining advisories! Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Phoenix Contact are throwing down the security gauntlet to keep the bad guys at bay. It’s a whirlwind of patches, but it’s not just any storm; it’s a cybersecurity tempest. Grab your umbrellas and maybe a stiff drink, because it’s about to get patchy up in here!

Key Points:

  • Siemens is battling the OT security monster with nine new advisories, addressing critical vulnerabilities and urging users to beef up their defenses.
  • Schneider Electric’s got four new advisories, with vulnerabilities that could let hackers run wild like kids in a candy store.
  • Phoenix Contact drops four advisories too, revealing critical flaws in PLCnext firmware and Charx EV controllers.
  • VDE CERT in Germany and CISA in the US are sounding the alarm on vulnerabilities plaguing industrial systems.
  • Pre-Patch Tuesday buzz saw advisories from ABB and Mitsubishi Electric, keeping cybersecurity pros on their toes.

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