7.7
CWE
798
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-6409

First published: Wed Feb 14 2024(Updated: )

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to a project file protected with application password when opening the file with EcoStruxure Control Expert.

Credit: cybersecurity@se.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
EcoStruxure Control Expert<16.0
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Process Expert<2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-6409?

    CVE-2023-6409 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-6409?

    To remediate CVE-2023-6409, ensure that no hard-coded credentials are used in your project files.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-6409?

    CVE-2023-6409 affects EcoStruxure Control Expert versions up to 16.0 and EcoStruxure Process Expert versions up to 2023.

  • What impact does CVE-2023-6409 have on security?

    CVE-2023-6409 can lead to unauthorized access to project files protected by application passwords.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-6409?

    Currently, there is no official workaround for CVE-2023-6409; the best practice is to avoid using hard-coded credentials.

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