(0Day) Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert HttpPostedFile Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the HttpPostedFile module. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of NETWORK SERVICE.
Additional Details
04/02/25 – ZDI reported the vulnerability to ICS-CERT
04/04/25 – the vendor acknowledged the receipt of the report
05/13/25 – the vendor confirmed the reported behaviour
06/16/25 – the vendor communicated that the fix would be part of the November’s release
07/14/25 – ZDI notified the vendor of the intention to publish the case as a 0-day advisory
-- Mitigation: Schneider Electric will include fixes for these vulnerabilities as part of the next release of the product PME 2024 R3, planned for November 11, 2025. Hotfix and Mitigation advice has been provided here: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-224-03, https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-224-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-224-02.pdf
Disclosure Timeline
- 2025-04-02 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2025-08-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
- 2025-08-25 - Advisory Updated
Credit
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