Schneider Electric Security Notification
EcoStruxure™ Power Operation 2021, EcoStruxure™ Power SCADA
Operation 2020 and EcoStruxure™ Power SCADA Operation 2020 R2
10 January 2023

Overview
Schneider Electric is aware of a vulnerability in its EcoStruxure™ Power Operation and PowerSCADA Operation software
EcoStruxure™ Power Operation and EcoStructure™ Power SCADA Operation are on-premises
software offers that provides a single platform to monitor and control medium and lower powersystems.
Failure to apply the remediation provided below may risk loss of communications via the 61850
protocol, which could result in loss of communications to downstream devices and services.

Affected Products and Versions
ProductVersion

EcoStruxure™ Power SCADA Operation 2020

Version 2020 and 2020 CU1

EcoStruxure™ Power SCADA Operation 2020 R2

Version 2020 R2 and 2020 R2 CU1,2020 R2 CU2, and 2020 R2 CU3EcoStruxure™ Power Operation 2021

Version 2021, 2021 CU1, 2021 CU2
and 2021 CU3Power SCADA Operation

Version 9.0

PowerSCADA Expert

Version 8.x

Vulnerability Details
CVE ID: CVE-2022-38138
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5 | High | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
A CWE-824: Access of uninitialized Pointer vulnerability exists that could cause a denial-ofservice condition if exploited.

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Remediation
Affected Product &Version

Remediation

EcoStruxure™
Power SCADA
Operation 2020
Version 2020 and2020 CU1
EcoStruxure™
Power SCADA
Operation 2020 R2
Version 2020 R2 and2020 R2 CU1, 2020
R2 CU2, and 2020 R2
CU3

An updated driver package is available for download here:
https://community.se.com/t5/EcoStruxure-PowerOperation/IEC61850-Driver-Latest-Release/m-p/150118

EcoStruxure™
Power Operation
2021
Version 2021, 2021CU1, 2021 CU2 and2021 CU3
Power SCADA
Operation 9.0 andPowerSCADA Expert
8.x

Contact Support

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.
If customers choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately
apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:

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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