How severe is CVE-2023-6409?

CVE-2023-6409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-6409 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-6409?

CVE-2023-6409 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Control Expert. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6409?

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.

Does CVE-2023-6409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-6409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58646.

When was CVE-2023-6409 published?

CVE-2023-6409 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-6409

CVE-2023-6409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Control Expert with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-58646
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Control Expert
Published: 2024-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to a project file protected with application password when opening the file with EcoStruxure Control Expert.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-6409?: CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to a project file protected with application password when opening the file with EcoStruxure Control Expert.
How severe is CVE-2023-6409?: CVE-2023-6409 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-6409 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-6409?: CVE-2023-6409 primarily affects Schneider-electric Ecostruxure Control Expert. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6409?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-6409 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-6409 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-58646.
When was CVE-2023-6409 published?: CVE-2023-6409 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-044-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-044-01.pdf

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_control_expert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:ecostruxure_process_expert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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