Schneider Electric Security Notification
StruxureWare Data Center Expert
14 February 2023

Overview
Schneider Electric is aware of multiple vulnerabilities in its StruxureWare Data Center Expert
product.
The StruxureWare Data Center Expert product is a scalable monitoring software that collects,
organizes, and distributes critical device information providing a comprehensive view ofequipment.
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

V7.9.2 and earlier

Vulnerability Details
CVE ID: CVE-2023-25547
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-863: Incorrect Authorization vulnerability exists that could allow remote code execution
on upload and install packages when a hacker is using a low privileged user account.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-25548
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-863: Incorrect Authorization vulnerability exists that could allow access to device
credentials on specific DCE endpoints not being properly secured when a hacker is using a low
privileged user.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-25552
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 8.1 | High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
A CWE-862: Missing Authorization vulnerability exists that could allow viewing of unauthorized
content, changes or deleting of content, or performing unauthorized functions when tampering
the Device File Transfer settings on DCE endpoints.

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CVE ID: CVE-2023-25554
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8 | High | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OSCommand Injection') vulnerability exists that allows a local privilege escalation on the appliancewhen a maliciously crafted Operating System command is entered on the device.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-25549
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2 | High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exists thatallows for remote code execution when using a parameter of the DCE network settings
endpoint.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-25550
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.2 | High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
A CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exists thatallows remote code execution via the “hostname” parameter when maliciously crafted hostname
syntax is entered.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-25551
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1 | Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
A CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-siteScripting') vulnerability exists on a DCE file upload endpoint when tampering with parameters
over HTTP.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-25553
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 6.1 | Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
A CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-siteScripting') vulnerability exists on a DCE endpoint through the logging capabilities of thewebserver.
CVE ID: CVE-2023-25555
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.6 | Medium | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
A CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS
Command Injection') vulnerability exists that could allow a user that knows the credentials to
execute unprivileged shell commands on the appliance over SSH.

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Remediation
Affected Product &Version

Remediation

StruxureWare Data
Center Expert
V7.9.2 and earlier

Version 7.9.3 of StruxureWare Data Center Expert includes fixes forthese vulnerabilities and is available on request from Schneider
Electric’s Customer 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

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 the14-Feb-23

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most 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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