CWE
640
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-22763

First published: Fri Jun 11 2021(Updated: )

A CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability exists in PowerLogic PM55xx, PowerLogic PM8ECC, PowerLogic EGX100 and PowerLogic EGX300 (see security notification for version infromation) that could allow an attacker administrator level access to a device.

Credit: cybersecurity@se.com cybersecurity@se.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Schneider-electric Powerlogic PM5560 Firmware<2.7.8
Schneider-electric Powerlogic PM5560 Firmware
Schneider Electric Powerlogic PM5561 Firmware<10.7.3
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5561
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5562 Firmware<=2.5.4
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5562
Schneider Electric Powerlogic PM5563 Firmware<2.7.8
Schneider-electric Powerlogic Pm5563 Firmware
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8ECC Firmware
Schneider-electric Powerlogic Pm8ecc Firmware
All of
Schneider-electric Powerlogic PM5560 Firmware<2.7.8
Schneider-electric Powerlogic PM5560 Firmware
All of
Schneider Electric Powerlogic PM5561 Firmware<10.7.3
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5561
All of
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5562 Firmware<=2.5.4
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM5562
All of
Schneider Electric Powerlogic PM5563 Firmware<2.7.8
Schneider-electric Powerlogic Pm5563 Firmware
All of
Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8ECC Firmware
Schneider-electric Powerlogic Pm8ecc Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-22763?

    The severity of CVE-2021-22763 is classified as high due to its potential to allow administrator level access to devices.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-22763?

    To fix CVE-2021-22763, users should update to the latest firmware version as recommended by Schneider Electric.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2021-22763?

    CVE-2021-22763 affects the PowerLogic PM55xx, PM8ECC, EGX100, and EGX300 devices.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2021-22763?

    CVE-2021-22763 involves a weak password recovery mechanism for forgotten passwords.

  • Can CVE-2021-22763 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2021-22763 can be exploited remotely, making it critical to address this vulnerability promptly.

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