How severe is CVE-2023-27980?

CVE-2023-27980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-27980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-27980?

CVE-2023-27980 primarily affects Schneider-electric Custom Reports. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-27980?

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-2023-27980 published?

CVE-2023-27980 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-27980

CVE-2023-27980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Custom Reports with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Schneider-electric Custom Reports
Published: 2023-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in the Data Server TCP interface that could allow the creation of a malicious report file in the IGSS project report directory, this could lead to remote code execution when a victim eventually opens the report. Affected Products: IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), IGSS Dashboard(DashBoard.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), Custom Reports(RMS16.dll)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27980?: A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists in the Data Server TCP interface that could allow the creation of a malicious report file in the IGSS project report directory, this could lead to remote code execution when a victim eventually opens the report. Affected Products: IGSS Data Server(IGSSdataServer.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), IGSS Dashboard(DashBoard.exe)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior), Custom Reports(RMS16.dll)(V16.0.0.23040 and prior)
How severe is CVE-2023-27980?: CVE-2023-27980 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-27980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-27980?: CVE-2023-27980 primarily affects Schneider-electric Custom Reports. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-27980?: 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-2023-27980 published?: CVE-2023-27980 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-073-04&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-073-04.pdf

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:custom_reports:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:igss_dashboard:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:igss_data_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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