Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Blunder: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability Strikes Again!

View CSAF reveals Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ vulnerability that could result in local privilege escalation. With a CVSS v4 score of 8.5, it’s a serious matter. But don’t worry—updates are available. Just remember to uninstall the old version first. Because, as they say, nothing says cybersecurity like uninstall-reinstall-repeat!

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Hot Take:

Hey Schneider Electric, you might want to rethink your slogan. “EcoStruxure: Powering the Digital Economy” sounds great, but not when your digital economy is at the mercy of some improperly managed privileges. Looks like it’s time to turn the power back on for your cybersecurity team!

Key Points:

  • Improper Privilege Management vulnerability found in Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™.
  • Vulnerability affects versions 2020R2, 2021, and early 2023 of the software.
  • Successful exploitation could lead to local privilege escalation.
  • A CVSS v4 score of 8.5 indicates a serious security issue.
  • Mitigations and patches are available for affected users.

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