How severe is CVE-2023-25554?

CVE-2023-25554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25554?

CVE-2023-25554 affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25554?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2023-25554 published?

CVE-2023-25554 was published on 2023-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25554

CVE-2023-25554 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert
Published: 2023-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that allows a local privilege escalation on the appliance when a maliciously crafted Operating System command is entered on the device. Affected products: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.9.2 and prior)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25554?: A CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that allows a local privilege escalation on the appliance when a maliciously crafted Operating System command is entered on the device. Affected products: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.9.2 and prior)
How severe is CVE-2023-25554?: CVE-2023-25554 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25554?: CVE-2023-25554 affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Data Center Expert. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25554?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2023-25554 published?: CVE-2023-25554 was published on 2023-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-045-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-045-02.pdf

Affected products (1)

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