How severe is CVE-2026-2401?

CVE-2026-2401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-2401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-2401?

CVE-2026-2401 affects Schneider-electric Powerchute Serial Shutdown. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2401?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-2401 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2401 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22286.

When was CVE-2026-2401 published?

CVE-2026-2401 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2401

CVE-2026-2401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Powerchute Serial Shutdown with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
CVSS v4: 2.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-22286
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Schneider-electric Powerchute Serial Shutdown
Published: 2026-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability exists that could cause confidential information to be exposed when a Web Admin user executes a malicious file provided by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2401?: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File vulnerability exists that could cause confidential information to be exposed when a Web Admin user executes a malicious file provided by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2026-2401?: CVE-2026-2401 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-2401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-2401?: CVE-2026-2401 affects Schneider-electric Powerchute Serial Shutdown. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2401?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-2401 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2401 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-22286.
When was CVE-2026-2401 published?: CVE-2026-2401 was published on 2026-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-104-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-104-01.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:powerchute_serial_shutdown:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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