CVE-2025-11567
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes an Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in Schneider Electric software where installation folders have insecure default permissions. This allows local attackers to gain elevated system access by modifying files in the installation directory. Organizations using affected Schneider Electric products are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Specific Schneider Electric products not listed 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 administrative privileges, allowing attackers to install malware, steal credentials, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Local privilege escalation enabling attackers to gain higher privileges than intended, potentially leading to data theft or system manipulation.
If Mitigated
Minimal impact with proper folder permissions and access controls in place, limiting the attack surface.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires local access to the system. Attackers can modify files in the installation directory to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified in provided reference
Vendor Advisory: https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-315-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-315-01.pdf
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download and apply the security update from Schneider Electric. 2. Restart affected systems. 3. Verify installation folder permissions are properly secured.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Secure Installation Folder Permissions
windowsManually adjust folder permissions to restrict write access to authorized users only.
icacls "C:\Program Files\Schneider Electric\[Product]" /inheritance:r /grant:r "Administrators:(OI)(CI)F" /grant:r "SYSTEM:(OI)(CI)F" /grant:r "Users:(OI)(CI)RX"
Restrict User Access
allLimit user accounts that have write access to the installation directory.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict access controls on installation folders, removing write permissions for non-administrative users.
- Monitor file system changes in installation directories using security tools or audit logs.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check folder permissions on Schneider Electric installation directories. If non-administrative users have write permissions, the system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check product documentation or vendor advisory for version-specific information.Verify Fix Applied:
Verify that installation folder permissions only allow write access to administrators and SYSTEM accounts. Confirm security update is installed.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected file modifications in Schneider Electric installation directories
- Failed permission change attempts on system folders
Network Indicators:
- Local privilege escalation typically doesn't generate network traffic
SIEM Query:
EventID=4663 AND ObjectName LIKE '%Schneider Electric%' AND Accesses LIKE '%Write%'