Schneider Electric Security Notification
Foxboro SCADA
13 June 2023

Overview
Schneider Electric is aware of a vulnerability in the AVEVA™ InTouch component which isincluded as part of the Foxboro SCADA product.
The Foxboro SCADA product is a software package that helps provide SCADA remotecommunications in the most demanding applications.
Failure to apply the mitigations provided below may allow for the reading of cleartext information
stored in memory, which could result in leakage of potentially sensitive data, including password
information.

Details
A vulnerability disclosed by AVEVA™ in the InTouch product impacts Schneider Electric
Foxboro SCADA products.
Additional information about the vulnerability can be found in the AVEVA Security Bulletin at
AVEVA-2021-001.

Affected Products and Versions
ProductVersion

Foxboro SCADAAll versions

Mitigations
Affected Product &Version

Mitigations

Foxboro SCADAAll versions

The Foxboro SCADA product has reached its end of life and is nolonger supported. Customers should immediately apply the following
mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:• Hardening access to the engineering workstation and keeping
the system up to date
• Setting strong user authentication to the operating system tolimit access to the memory• Securing storage and removal of memory dump files when nolonger required

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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.

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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