CVE-2024-12703 Deserialization in RemoteConnect and SCADAPack x70 Utilities
A deserialization flaw in Schneider Electric SCADAPack utilities allows remote code execution when a user opens a malicious project file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12703?
CVE-2024-12703 is a high-severity unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Schneider Electric RemoteConnect and SCADAPack x70 Utilities, published on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
CWE-502: Deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability exists that could lead to loss of confidentiality, integrity and potential remote code execution on workstation when a non-admin authenticated user opens a malicious project file.
Weakness: CWE-502
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12703?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12703?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12703 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2024-12703 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12703 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h4f2-rjw2-w3jj.