CVE-2024-12703
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a deserialization vulnerability in Schneider Electric software where a non-admin authenticated user can execute arbitrary code by opening a malicious project file. The vulnerability allows remote code execution, compromising workstation confidentiality and integrity. Affected users are those with authenticated access to vulnerable Schneider Electric software.
💻 Affected Systems
- Schneider Electric software with project file functionality (specific products not detailed in provided reference)
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise with remote code execution leading to data theft, lateral movement, and persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Attacker gains control of the workstation, accesses sensitive project data, and potentially moves to other systems in the network.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and least privilege, impact limited to isolated workstation with minimal sensitive data.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires social engineering or file placement to deliver malicious project file to authenticated user
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified in provided reference
Vendor Advisory: https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-014-06&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-014-06.pdf
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Review Schneider Electric advisory SEVD-2025-014-06
2. Apply vendor-provided patches
3. Verify patch installation
4. Test functionality after patching
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Restrict project file sources
allOnly allow project files from trusted sources and implement file validation
User awareness training
allTrain users to only open project files from verified sources
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution
- Segment network to isolate vulnerable workstations from critical systems
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check if running affected Schneider Electric software version by consulting vendor advisoryCheck Version:
Check software version through Schneider Electric management interface or vendor toolsVerify Fix Applied:
Verify patch installation through software version check and vendor verification tools📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual process execution from project file opening
- Deserialization errors in application logs
- Unexpected network connections from workstation
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious IPs after project file access
- Unusual protocol usage from workstation
SIEM Query:
Process creation where parent process is Schneider Electric software AND command line contains suspicious patterns