CVE-2025-6438 XML external entity in EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert
An attacker can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability to access unauthorized files via SOAP API calls in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-6438?
CVE-2025-6438 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert, published on 11 Jul 2025. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A
CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability exists that could cause manipulation of SOAP API calls and XML external entities injection resulting in unauthorized file access when the server is accessed via the network using an application account.
Weakness: CWE-611
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-6438?
How do I fix CVE-2025-6438?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-6438 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-6438 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-6438 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-39gj-7c5p-ccx8.