Schneider Electric Security Notification
EcoStruxureTM Machine Expert – HVAC (formerly SoMachine - HVAC)
10 January 2023

Overview
Schneider Electric is aware of a vulnerability in EcoStruxureTM Machine Expert - HVAC (formerlySoMachine - HVAC).
The EcoStruxureTM Machine Expert - HVAC is a commissioning software for programmable
logic controllers M171/M172. The EcoStruxureTM Machine Expert - HVAC is a commissioning
software for programmable logic controllers M171/M172.
Failure to apply the mitigations provided below may lead to sensitive information leakage thatcan potentially be used to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Products and Versions
ProductVersionSoMachine HVAC

V2.1.0 and prior

EcoStruxureTM Machine Expert – HVAC

V1.4.0 and priorVulnerability Details
CVE ID: CVE-2022-2988
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3 | Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
A CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability exists that could cause sensitive information
leakage when accessing a malicious web page from the commissioning software.

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Remediation
Affected Product &Version

Remediation

SoMachine - HVAC
V2.1.0 and prior

Version 1.5.0 of EcostruxureTM Machine Expert - HVAC includes afix for this vulnerability and is available for download here:
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SoMachine+HVAC+-+Programming+Software+for+Modicon+M171M172+Logic+Controllers/

EcostruxureTM
Machine Expert –HVAC
V1.4.0 and prior

No reboot is required.
It is recommended that customers using SoMachine - HVAC
upgrade to EcostruxureTM Machine Expert – HVAC.

Customers should use appropriate patching methodologies when applying these patches totheir systems. We strongly recommend the use of back-ups and evaluating the impact of thesepatches 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.

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.

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

Acknowledgements
Schneider Electric recognizes the following researcher for identifying and helping to coordinate
a response to this vulnerability:
CVE

Researcher

CVE-2022-2988

Exodus Intelligence (exodusintel.com)

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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