CVE-2025-2440
📋 TL;DR
A CWE-922 vulnerability in Schneider Electric products allows unauthorized access to sensitive information when a malicious user with physical access and advanced filesystem knowledge resets the device to factory default mode. This affects Schneider Electric radio products where confidential data may be exposed during factory reset procedures. Organizations using affected Schneider Electric industrial equipment are at risk.
💻 Affected Systems
- Schneider Electric radio products (specific models 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
Complete compromise of sensitive configuration data, credentials, or cryptographic materials stored on the device, potentially enabling further attacks on industrial control systems.
Likely Case
Exposure of device configuration data and potentially sensitive operational parameters that could be used for reconnaissance or to facilitate other attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited exposure of non-critical configuration data with proper physical security controls in place.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires physical device access, advanced filesystem knowledge, and factory reset capability. No evidence of public exploitation.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Not specified in provided reference
Vendor Advisory: https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-098-02&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-098-02.pdf
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Review Schneider Electric advisory SEVD-2025-098-02. 2. Identify affected products in your environment. 3. Apply vendor-provided firmware updates. 4. Restart devices after patching. 5. Verify patch application.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Physical Security Enhancement
allImplement strict physical access controls to prevent unauthorized personnel from accessing devices.
Factory Reset Protection
allImplement procedures to monitor and control factory reset operations on industrial devices.
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict physical security controls and access monitoring for affected devices
- Segment industrial networks and limit access to devices requiring factory resets
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device model and firmware version against Schneider Electric advisory SEVD-2025-098-02Check Version:
Device-specific command - consult Schneider Electric documentation for your productVerify Fix Applied:
Verify firmware version has been updated to patched version specified in vendor advisory📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Factory reset events
- Unauthorized physical access to device locations
- Unexpected configuration changes
Network Indicators:
- Unusual device communication patterns after reset
- Configuration changes from unexpected sources
SIEM Query:
Search for factory reset events OR physical access alerts for industrial control devices