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CVE-2013-0655

9.3 · HIGH

The client in Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) Utility 1.0.x and 1.1.x does not ensure that updates have a valid origin, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates, and cons…

Published Jan 21, 2013schneider-electricCWE-20EPSS 2.91%

Overview

CVE-2013-0655 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting schneider-electric software_update_utility. It was published on January 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The client in Schneider Electric Software Update (SESU) Utility 1.0.x and 1.1.x does not ensure that updates have a valid origin, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof updates, and consequently execute arbitrary code, by modifying the data stream on TCP port 80.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from schneider-electric. Update software_update_utility to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.schneider-electric.com/download/ww/en/details/29960967-SE-Software-Update-Utility-Vulnerability-Disclosure/?reference=SEVD-2013-009-01Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-016-01.pdfRefwww2.schneider-electric.com/corporate/en/support/cybersecurity/viewer-news.page?c_filepath=/templatedata/Content/News/data/en/local/cybersecurity/general_information/2013/01/20130109_advisory_of_vulnerability_affecting_schneider_electric_s_software_upda.xmlRefwww.schneider-electric.com/download/ww/en/details/29960967-SE-Software-Update-Utility-Vulnerability-Disclosure/?reference=SEVD-2013-009-01Refwww.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICSA-13-016-01.pdfRefwww2.schneider-electric.com/corporate/en/support/cybersecurity/viewer-news.page?c_filepath=/templatedata/Content/News/data/en/local/cybersecurity/general_information/2013/01/20130109_advisory_of_vulnerability_affecting_schneider_electric_s_software_upda.xml

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0655?

CVE-2013-0655 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting schneider-electric software_update_utility. It was published on January 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2013-0655?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-0655?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from schneider-electric. Update software_update_utility to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2013-0655?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-0655 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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