Schneider Electric’s Galaxy Products Go Galactic: A 10.0 CVSS Vulnerability Sparks Cybersecurity Alert!
Attention, attention! The Galaxy series from Schneider Electric—VS, VL, and VXL—has a vulnerability so critical it could win a CVSS v3 score of 10 (not exactly the trophy you want). The missing authentication flaw means unauthorized access is like an open invitation to hackers. Protect your equipment like it’s the last slice of pizza!
Hot Take:
In the grand tradition of leaving the front door wide open, Schneider Electric has gifted us with a vulnerability that’s the cybersecurity equivalent of a welcome mat for hackers. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this bug is not just knocking politely—it’s barging right in, raiding the fridge, and taking over your Netflix account. Time to lock those digital doors, folks!
Key Points:
– A critical vulnerability in Schneider Electric’s Galaxy product line allows remote code execution.
– The CVSS v3.1 severity score is a perfect 10.0, indicating a severe issue.
– Affected products include all versions of Galaxy VS, VL, and VXL.
– The flaw lies in the Erlang/OTP SSH server’s handling of protocol messages.
– Immediate mitigation involves disabling SSH or configuring firewall rules.