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CVE-2023-28003NVD status: Modified

A CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker…

CVE-2023-28003 is a high-severity vulnerability in EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert from Schneider Electric, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert versions: All through PME 2022. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Check which version of EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
  2. Read the advisory on download.schneider-electric.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  3. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
  4. Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Schneider ElectricEcoStruxure Power Monitoring ExpertAll through PME 2022Not stated

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.16.7MediumCNA (se.com)
CVSS 3.18.8HighNVD

Official description

A CWE-613: Insufficient Session Expiration vulnerability exists that could allow an attacker to maintain unauthorized access over a hijacked session in PME after the legitimate user has signed out of their account.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Other vulnerabilities in EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert

All EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert vulnerabilities

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