Schneider Electric Security Notification
StruxureWare Data Center Expert
11 July 2023

Overview
Schneider Electric is aware of multiple vulnerabilities in its StruxureWare Data Center Expert(DCE) product. This product was recently renamed to EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert.
EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert is a scalable monitoring software that collects, organizes,and distributes critical device information providing a comprehensive view of equipment.
Failure to apply the remediations provided below may risk remote access and/or local privilege
escalation, which could result in loss of control and loss of availability of the appliance.

Affected Products and Versions
ProductVersion

StruxureWare Data Center Expert

v7.9.3 and earlier

Vulnerability Details
CVE ID: CVE-2023-37196
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8 | High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability used in an SQL Command('SQL Injection') vulnerability exists that could allow a user already authenticated on DCE toaccess unauthorized content, change, or delete content, or perform unauthorized actions whentampering with the alert settings of endpoints on DCE.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-37197
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.8 | High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability used in an SQL Command('SQL Injection') vulnerability exists that could allow a user already authenticated on DCE toaccess unauthorized content, change, or delete content, or perform unauthorized actions whentampering with the mass configuration settings of endpoints on DCE.

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CVE ID: CVE-2023-37198
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8 | Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exists that
could cause remote code execution when an admin user on DCE uploads or tampers with install
packages.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-37199
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8 | Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exists that
could cause remote code execution when an admin user on DCE tampers with backups which
are then manually restored.
Note regarding vulnerability details: The severity of vulnerabilities was calculated using theCVSS Base metrics in version 3.1 (CVSS v3.1) without incorporating the Temporal andEnvironmental metrics. Schneider Electric recommends that customers score the CVSS
Environmental metrics, which are specific to end-user organizations, and consider factors suchas the presence of mitigations in that environment. Environmental metrics may refine therelative severity posed by the vulnerabilities described in this document within a customer’senvironment.

Remediation
Affected Product &Version
StruxureWare DataCenter Expert
v7.9.3 and earlier

Remediation
Version 8.0 of EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert (Formerly
StruxureWare Data Center Expert) includes fixes for thesevulnerabilities and is available on request from Schneider Electric’sCustomer Care Center.

Customers should use appropriate patching methodologies when applying these patches to theirsystems. We strongly recommend the use of back-ups and evaluating the impact of these patches
in a Test and Development environment or on an offline infrastructure. Contact Schneider
Electric’s Customer Care Center if you need assistance removing a patch.
If customers choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately apply
the following general security recommendations to reduce the risk of exploit:
Harden the DCE instance according to the cybersecurity best practices documented in the Data
Center Expert Security Handbook
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General Security Recommendations
We strongly recommend the following industry cybersecurity best practices.
•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 for thedevices that it is intended for.

•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 BestPractices document.

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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