CVE-2023-25554 Command injection in StruxureWare Data Center Expert

High 7.8 Published 18 Apr 2023 Updated 12 Feb 2025

Local attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands to escalate privileges on Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert appliances.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-25554?

CVE-2023-25554 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Expert, published on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A CWE-78: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') vulnerability exists that allows a local privilege escalation on the appliance when a maliciously crafted Operating System command is entered on the device.

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

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-25554?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Struxureware Data Center Expert.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25554?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-25554 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2023-25554 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-25554 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4282-5mx5-hpc2.