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Full vulnerability report · 2023
CVE-2023-0595High confidence

Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 — Improper Output Neutralization for Logs

Schneider Electric · EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019

5.3MediumCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Scheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Patch available
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityMediumOperational priority:Medium, unchanged from published severity.unchanged

Evidence used

  • No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
  • The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
  • EPSS is 0.42% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
  • Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 and falls inside the recorded affected range.
  2. Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
  3. Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
  4. Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Mitigation target: As exposure requiresRemediation target: Within 365 days

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Direct vendor intelligence

Authoritative vendor CSAF and VEX advisories

Structured product status and remediation from the issuing vendor. Product-state explanations are always visible; large lists can be searched or downloaded.

1 current
SEVD-2023-045-01 · CSAF 2.0 · revision 1 · finalSchneider Electric CPCERTEcoStruxureTM Geo SCADA Expert
4 known affected

The vendor explicitly identifies these products as affected by this CVE.

  • Schneider Electric EcoStruxureTM Geo SCADA Expert 2021 version 84.8269.1 and prior
  • Schneider Electric EcoStruxureTM Geo SCADA Expert 2020 version 83.8267.1 and prior
  • Schneider Electric EcoStruxureTM Geo SCADA Expert 2019 version 81.8267.1 and prior
  • Schneider Electric ClearSCADA version 80.8015.1 and prior
Summary
A CWE-117: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs vulnerability exists that could cause the misinterpretation of log files when malicious packets are sent to the Geo SCADA server's database web port (default 443)
Remediation
The October 2022 Updates of EcoStruxure TM Geo SCADA Expert include fixes for these vulnerabilities and are available for download here: https://community.se.com/t5/Geo-SCADA-Knowledge-Base/Geo-SCADA-Expert-Downloads/ba-p/279115 Installation of new server software will require a system restart or changeover of redundant servers. Consult the Release Notes and Exchange Knowledge Base (Resource Center) for advice on the procedure: https://community.exchange.se.com/t5/Geo-SCADA-Knowledge-Base/Resource-Center-Home/ba-p/279133 Please read the product documentation to understand how to set up client and server certificates and how to configure connections to restrict to client versions supporting certificates. The documentation also states how to verify the installed version.
Optional official sources

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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

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1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2023-12633

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

ENISA has published the identifier mapping but no EUVD description has been stored yet.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
Not supplied in the stored EUVD record
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionScheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

A CWE-117: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs vulnerability exists that could cause the misinterpretation of log files when malicious packets are sent to the Geo SCADA server's database web port (default 443). Affected products: EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019, EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020, EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2021(All Versions prior to October 2022), ClearSCADA (All Versions)

What

A CWE-117: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs vulnerability exists that could cause the misinterpretation of log files when malicious packets are sent to the Geo SCADA server's database web port (default 443). Affected products: EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019, EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020, EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2021(All Versions prior to October 2022), ClearSCADA (All Versions)

Why

The product constructs a log message from external input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements when the message is written to a log file.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

What

A CWE-117: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs vulnerability exists that could cause the misinterpretation of log files when malicious packets are sent to the Geo SCADA server's database web port (default 443). Affected products: EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019, EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020, EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2021(All Versions prior to October 2022), ClearSCADA (All Versions)

Why

The product constructs a log message from external input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements when the message is written to a log file.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor.

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Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → Improper Output Neutralization for Logs → cause the confidentiality, integrity or availability impact described by the vendor
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-117 ↗

CWE-117: Improper Output Neutralization for Logs. The product constructs a log message from external input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements when the message is written to a log file.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CNoneConfidentiality impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.ILowIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ANoneAvailability impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticatedCWE-117
A

Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

Cyber Security Agency of Singapore · English · CSA-SB-20230301Security Bulletin 01 Mar 2023

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore included this CVE in its official Security Bulletin 01 Mar 2023, published on 1 March 2023. Open the linked bulletin for the product, severity and reference information published in that issue.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2023-AVI-0126Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits Schneider Electric

De multiples vulnérabilités ont été découvertes dans les produits Schneider Electric. Certaines d'entre elles permettent à un attaquant de provoquer une exécution de code arbitraire à distance, un contournement de la politique de sécurité et une atteinte à l'intégrité des données.

Official advisory ↗
JVN iPedia · Japanese · JVNDB-2023-004517Schneider Electric の ClearSCADA および EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 における不適切なログ出力の無効化に関する脆弱性

Schneider Electric の ClearSCADA および EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 には、不適切なログ出力の無効化に関する脆弱性が存在します。

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
Fixed
Action
The October 2022 Updates of EcoStruxure TM Geo SCADA Expert include fixes for these vulnerabilities and are available for download here: https://community.se.com/t5/Geo-SCADA-Knowledge-Base/Geo-SCADA-Expert-Downloads/ba-p/279115 Installation of new server software will require a system restart or changeover of redundant servers. Consult the Release Notes and Exchange Knowledge Base (Resource Center) for advice on the procedure: https://community.exchange.se.com/t5/Geo-SCADA-Knowledge-Base/Resource-Center-Home/ba-p/279133 Please read the product documentation to understand how to set up client and server certificates and how to configure connections to restrict to client versions supporting certificates. The documentation also states how to verify the installed version.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 24 Feb 2023 · Last source change 5 Feb 2025, 20:06 UTC · CWE-117 · Improper Output Neutralization for Logs

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.1
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-08-14
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2023-12633
Product sourceVendor CSAF · Schneider Electric CPCERT
Remediation sourceVendor CSAF · Schneider Electric CPCERT
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD modified after enrichment

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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  1. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    All ≤ October 2022; All ≤ October 2022; All Versions · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
    After
    All ≤ October 2022; All ≤ October 2022; All Versions · Fixed: The October 2022 Updates of EcoStruxure TM Geo SCADA Expert include fixes for these vulnerabilities and are available for download here: https://community.se.com/t5/Geo-SCADA-Knowledge-Base/Geo-SCADA-Expert-Downloads/ba-p/279115 Installation of new server software will require a system restart or changeover of redundant servers. Consult the Release Notes and Exchange Knowledge Base (Resource Center) for advice on the procedure: https://community.exchange.se.com/t5/Geo-SCADA-Knowledge-Base/Resource-Center-Home/ba-p/279133 Please read the product documentation to understand how to set up client and server certificates and how to configure connections to restrict to client versions supporting certificates. The documentation also states how to verify the installed version.
    Schneider Electric CPCERT ↗
  2. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Patch available
    Schneider Electric CPCERT ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Fixed release recorded from official guidance
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2023-12633↗CVE authority or vendor reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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