Schneider Electric Security Notification
Conext™ Combox
14 June 2022

Overview
Schneider Electric is aware of multiple vulnerabilities in its Conext™ ComBox product which
was discontinued in January 2020 and is no longer in support.
The Conext™ ComBox is a communication and monitoring device for installers and operators ofConext solar systems. It features an integrated web server, enabling graphical displays ofsystem daily, monthly and lifetime energy data to be viewed using a simple web browser orAndroid tablet device.
Failure to apply the mitigations provided below may risk Clickjacking, Rate Limiting & Cross-SiteRequest Forgery attacks. An attacker who successfully exploits one or more of thesevulnerabilities could trick the product user/admin into performing unintended actions that may
lead to taking over their account or manipulating the station settings.

Affected Product and Versions
ProductVersion

Conext™ ComBox

All Versions

Vulnerability Details
CVE ID: CVE-2022-32515
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.6 | High | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
A CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists thatcould cause brute force attacks to take over the admin account when the product does not
implement a rate limit mechanism on the admin authentication form.
CVE ID: CVE-2022-32516
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5 | High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
A CWE-352: Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability exists that could cause system’s
configurations override and cause a reboot loop when the product suffers from POST-Based
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF).
CVE ID: CVE-2022-32517
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.5 | Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
A CWE-1021: Improper Restriction of Rendered UI Layers or Frames vulnerability exists that
could cause an adversary to trick the interface user/admin into interacting with the application in
an unintended way when the product does not implement restrictions on the ability to render
within frames on external addresses.
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Mitigation
Affected Product &VersionMitigations
Conext™ ComBox product was discontinued as of January 2020
and is no longer in support. Customers should immediately apply thefollowing mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:

Conext™ ComBoxAll Versions•••

Do not expose the Conext™ Combox directly to the Internet
Do not grant network access to unknown computers
Computer(s) must be kept up to date with the latest security
patchesCustomers should also consider upgrading to the latest productoffering InsightHome & InsightFacility to resolve these issues.

General Security Recommendations
We strongly recommend the following industry cybersecurity best practices.
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Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls andisolate them from the business network.
Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your industrial control
and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.
Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in the “Program” mode.
Never connect programming software to any network other than the network intended forthat device.
Scan all methods of mobile data exchange with the isolated network such as CDs, USBdrives, etc. before use in the terminals or any node connected to these networks.
Never allow mobile devices that have connected to any other network besides theintended network to connect to the safety or control networks without proper sanitation.
Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems and ensure thatthey are not accessible from the Internet.
When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks(VPNs). Recognize that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to themost current version available. Also, understand that VPNs are only as secure as theconnected devices.

For more information refer to the Schneider Electric Recommended Cybersecurity Best
Practices document.

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Acknowledgement
Schneider Electric recognizes the following researcher for identifying and helping to coordinate
a response to these vulnerabilities:
CVE
CVE-2022-32515,
CVE-2022-32516,
CVE-2022-32517

Researcher
Tony Marcel Nasr

For More Information
This document provides an overview of the identified vulnerability or vulnerabilities and actions
required to mitigate. For more details and assistance on how to protect your installation, contact
your local Schneider Electric representative or Schneider Electric Industrial Cybersecurity
Services: https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/solutions/cybersecurity/. These organizations will befully aware of this situation and can support you through the process.
For further information related to cybersecurity in Schneider Electric’s products, visit thecompany’s cybersecurity support portal page:https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/cybersecurity/overview.jsp
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