CVE-2023-25548 Missing authorization in StruxureWare Data Center Expert

High 8.8 Published 18 Apr 2023 Updated 3 Mar 2025

Low-privileged users can access device credentials via unsecured endpoints in StruxureWare Data Center Expert.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-25548?

CVE-2023-25548 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert, published on 18 Apr 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization vulnerability exists that could allow access to device credentials on specific DCE endpoints not being properly secured when a hacker is using a low privileged user.

Affected products: StruxureWare Data Center Expert (V7.9.2 and prior)

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25548?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Struxureware Data Center Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25548?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25548 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2023-25548 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25548 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p36f-2c38-5gp4.