Schneider Electric Security Notification
Acti9 PowerTag Link C
12 July 2022

Overview
Schneider Electric is aware of a vulnerability in its Acti9 PowerTag Link C product.
The Acti9 PowerTag Link C is the simplest and most efficient way to achieve a fully connectedpanel.
Failure to apply the remediation provided below may risk an improper access control attack,which could result in unauthorized access to other network devices.

Affected Products and Versions
Product

Affected Version

Acti9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-A)

V1.7.5 and priorActi9 PowerTag Link C (A9XELC10-B)

V2.12.0 and priorVulnerability Details
CVE ID: CVE-2022-34754
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.8 | Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could allow elevatedfunctionality when guessing credentials.

Remediation
Affected Products &Versions

Remediation

Acti9 PowerTag Link C(A9XELC10-A)
V1.7.5 and priorActi9 PowerTag Link C(A9XELC10-B)
V1.7.5 and prior

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Firmware V2.14.0 includes a fix for this vulnerability. Please notethat firmware updates are performed automatically. A reboot isautomatically performed after the firmware update. The firmware
version information is available by using the FESB mobileapplication
Contact Schneider Electric’s Customer Care Center if you needassistance.

Document Reference Number – SEVD-2022-193-03

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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.

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

Researcher

CVE-2022-34754

Petr Novak (Secolve)

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.

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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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