Schneider Electric’s Link Following Fiasco: SESU Vulnerability Shocks Critical Sectors!

Watch out for Schneider Electric’s SESU vulnerability! Before you start blaming your cat for your computer’s misbehavior, check if your SESU version is outdated. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 signals it’s time for a software upgrade; otherwise, a low-privileged attacker might just turn your installation folder into their personal playground.

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Hot Take:

Oh, Schneider Electric, you’ve done it again! Just when we thought we could take our eyes off you, here comes a vulnerability that spells trouble in the name of SESU. With a CVSS score that’s spicy enough to keep cybersecurity professionals up at night, it’s time to patch things up before hackers decide to play data Jenga with your systems.

Key Points:

  • Schneider Electric’s SESU vulnerability could lead to privilege escalation or denial of service.
  • Vulnerabilities impact multiple products, all versions prior to SESU 3.0.12.
  • The vulnerability, rated 7.3 on CVSS v3.1, is caused by improper link resolution before file access.
  • Schneider Electric has released a fix in version 3.0.12.
  • No public exploitation has been reported, but caution is advised.

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