Hardcoded Credentials in EcoStruxure Control Expert (CWE798)
CVE-2023-6409 Published on February 14, 2024
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2023-6409 can be exploited with local system access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Use of Hard-coded Credentials
The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
Products Associated with CVE-2023-6409
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Affected Versions
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Control Expert:- Version Versions prior to v16.0 is affected.
- Version Versions prior to v2023 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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