#VU105860 Insecure Default Initialization of Resource in EcoStruxure Power Automation System - CVE-2025-1960

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105860

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-1960

CWE-ID: CWE-1188

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Power Automation System
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure default initialization of resource. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary commands when a system's default password credentials have not been changed on first use.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EcoStruxure Power Automation System: 2.6.30.19

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External links
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-070-03&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-070-03.pdf
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-077-03

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.