#VU105925 Improper privilege management in EcoStruxure Process Expert and EcoStruxure Process Expert for AVEVA System Platform - CVE-2025-0327

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105925

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0327

CWE-ID: CWE-269

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
EcoStruxure Process Expert
Server applications / SCADA systems
EcoStruxure Process Expert for AVEVA System Platform
Server applications / SCADA systems

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management. A local user can escalate privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EcoStruxure Process Expert: 2020R2 - 2023

EcoStruxure Process Expert for AVEVA System Platform: 2020R2 - 2023

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External links
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-042-03&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-042-03.pdf
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-079-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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