ZDI-CAN-27376: ZDI-25-1045: Schneider Electric PowerChute Serial Shutdown Directory Traversal Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Schneider Electric PowerChute Serial Shutdown. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. Additionally, the attacker must authenticate to the application. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 6.7. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-11565, CVE-2025-11566, CVE-2025-11567.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-27376?
ZDI-CAN-27376 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix ZDI-CAN-27376?
To mitigate ZDI-CAN-27376, it is recommended to update the Schneider Electric PowerChute Serial Shutdown software to the latest version.
Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-27376?
ZDI-CAN-27376 affects installations of Schneider Electric PowerChute Serial Shutdown that are running vulnerable versions.
What type of vulnerability is ZDI-CAN-27376?
ZDI-CAN-27376 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.
How can attackers exploit ZDI-CAN-27376?
Attackers can exploit ZDI-CAN-27376 by executing low-privileged code on the target system to escalate their privileges.