CVE-2023-25552 Missing authorization in StruxureWare Data Center Expert

High 8.1 Published 18 Apr 2023 Updated 3 Mar 2025

Attackers can view, modify, or delete unauthorized content and perform unauthorized functions by tampering with Device File Transfer settings.

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-2023-25552?

CVE-2023-25552 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-862: Missing Authorization vulnerability exists that could allow viewing of unauthorized content, changes or deleting of content, or performing unauthorized functions when tampering the Device File Transfer settings on DCE endpoints.

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

Weakness: CWE-862

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25552?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Struxureware Data Center Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25552?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25552 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-2023-25552 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25552 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7w4f-pxm2-64j9.