CVE-2023-4516: High severity interactive graphical scada system vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2023
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Updated

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in the IGSS Update Service that could allow a local attacker to change update source, potentially leading to remote code execution when the attacker force an update containing malicious content.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System<=16.0.0.23211

Event History

Sep 14, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:54 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4516?

CVE-2023-4516 is a CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability in the IGSS Update Service.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4516?

The severity of CVE-2023-4516 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2023-4516 affect Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System?

CVE-2023-4516 affects Schneider-electric Interactive Graphical Scada System version 16.0.0.23211 and earlier.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2023-4516?

The impact of CVE-2023-4516 is that a local attacker could change the update source and potentially execute remote code by forcing an update with malicious content.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-4516?

To fix CVE-2023-4516, apply the security update provided by Schneider Electric as mentioned in the security advisory.

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