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  "document": {
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    "notes": [
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        "category": "general",
        "text": "We strongly recommend the following industry cybersecurity best practices.\n\nhttps://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/7EN52-0390/\n* Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network.\n* Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your industrial control and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.\n* Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in the \u201cProgram\u201d mode.\n* Never connect programming software to any network other than the network intended for that device.\n* Scan all methods of mobile data exchange with the isolated network such as CDs, USB drives, etc. before use in the terminals or any node connected to these networks.\n* Never allow mobile devices that have connected to any other network besides the intended network to connect to the safety or control networks without proper sanitation.\n* Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet.\n* When remote access is required, use secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize that VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also, understand that VPNs are only as secure as the connected devices.\nFor more information refer to the Schneider Electric Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices document. \n",
        "title": "General Security Recommendations"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "This document provides an overview of the identified vulnerability or vulnerabilities and actions required to mitigate. For more details and assistance on how to protect your installation, contact your local Schneider Electric representative or Schneider Electric Industrial Cybersecurity Services: https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/solutions/cybersecurity/. These organizations will be fully aware of this situation and can support you through the process.\nFor further information related to cybersecurity in Schneider Electric\u2019s products, visit the company\u2019s cybersecurity support portal page: https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/cybersecurity/overview.jsp",
        "title": "For More Information"
      },
      {
        "category": "legal_disclaimer",
        "text": "THIS NOTIFICATION DOCUMENT, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND ANY MATERIALS LINKED FROM IT (COLLECTIVELY, THIS \u201cNOTIFICATION\u201d) ARE INTENDED TO HELP PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE IDENTIFIED SITUATION AND SUGGESTED MITIGATION ACTIONS, REMEDIATION, FIX, AND/OR GENERAL SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS AND IS PROVIDED ON AN \u201cAS-IS\u201d BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND.  SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS NOTIFICATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE NOTIFICATION WILL RESOLVE THE IDENTIFIED SITUATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES WHATSOEVER IN CONNECTION WITH THIS NOTIFICATION, INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. YOUR USE OF THIS NOTIFICATION IS AT YOUR OWN RISK, AND YOU ARE SOLELY LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO YOUR SYSTEMS OR ASSETS OR OTHER LOSSES THAT MAY RESULT FROM YOUR USE OF THIS NOTIFICATION. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO UPDATE OR CHANGE THIS NOTIFICATION AT ANY TIME AND IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION",
        "title": "LEGAL DISCLAIMER"
      },
      {
        "category": "general",
        "text": "At Schneider, we believe access to energy and digital is a basic human right. We empower all to do more with less, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment.\n\nWe provide energy and automation digital solutions for efficiency and sustainability. We combine world-leading energy technologies, real-time automation, software and services into integrated solutions for Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries.\n\nWe are committed to unleash the infinite possibilities of an open, global, innovative community that is passionate with our Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.\n\nwww.se.com ",
        "title": "About Schneider Electric"
      },
      {
        "category": "summary",
        "text": "Schneider Electric is aware of multiple vulnerabilities in its EcoStruxure\u2122 Cybersecurity Admin Expert product.\r\nThe EcoStruxure\u2122 Cybersecurity Admin Expert product (CAE) is a solution for managing cybersecurity in an electrical network\u2019s operational technology (OT).\r\nFailure to apply the remediation provided below may risk man-in-the-middle and/or device spoofing attacks, which could result in the total compromise of devices configured by the CAE.",
        "title": "Overview"
      }
    ],
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      "contact_details": "cybersecurity@se.com",
      "name": "Schneider Electric CPCERT",
      "namespace": "https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/cybersecurity/security-notifications.jsp"
    },
    "references": [
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "EcoStruxure\u2122 Cybersecurity Admin Expert - SEVD-2022-165-08 CSAF Version",
        "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=sevd-2022-165-08.json"
      },
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "EcoStruxure\u2122 Cybersecurity Admin Expert - SEVD-2022-165-08 PDF Version",
        "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2022-165-08_Cybersecurity_Admin_Expert_Security_Notification.pdf"
      },
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices",
        "url": "https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/7EN52-0390/"
      }
    ],
    "title": "EcoStruxure\u2122 Cybersecurity Admin Expert",
    "tracking": {
      "current_release_date": "2022-06-14T18:30:00.000Z",
      "generator": {
        "date": "2022-06-12T05:28:59.037Z",
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        {
          "date": "2022-06-14T05:10:29.000Z",
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        {
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          "organization": "U.S. Department of Energy CyTRICS"
        }
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      "cve": "CVE-2022-32747",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-290",
        "name": "Authentication Bypass by Spoofing"
      },
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        {
          "category": "description",
          "text": "A CWE-290: Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability exists that could cause legitimate users to be locked out of devices or facilitate backdoor account creation by spoofing a device on the local network.",
          "title": "CVE Description"
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          "details": "Version 2.4 of the EcoStruxure\u2122 Cybersecurity Admin Expert product includes fixes for these vulnerabilities and is available for download here:\r\nhttps://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/63515-ecostruxure-cybersecurity-admin-expert/#software-and-firmware\r\nInstall the new CAE version 2.4 (over any previous version) and the fixes will be available.",
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        },
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          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "If customers choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:\r\nIn normal operation, the CAE software tool is connected to devices for a very limited time and is offline most of the time. However, it is recommended that end-users of the Cybersecurity Admin Expert tool do the following:\r\n\u2022 Refresh the device\u2019s status before sending configuration to ensure the validity of the devices certificate.\r\n\u2022 Use proper network segmentation and closely monitor traffic for signs of malicious activity when connected to devices\r\n\u2022 Check the status of the devices on the network",
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        }
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        "name": "Improper Certificate Validation"
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          "text": "A CWE-295: Improper Certificate Validation vulnerability exists that could cause the CAE software to give wrong data to end users when using CAE to configure devices. Additionally, credentials could leak which would enable an attacker the ability to log into the configuration tool and compromise other devices in the network",
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          "details": "Version 2.4 of the EcoStruxure\u2122 Cybersecurity Admin Expert product includes fixes for these vulnerabilities and is available for download here:\r\nhttps://www.se.com/ww/en/product-range/63515-ecostruxure-cybersecurity-admin-expert/#software-and-firmware\r\nInstall the new CAE version 2.4 (over any previous version) and the fixes will be available.",
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          "details": "If customers choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:\r\nIn normal operation, the CAE software tool is connected to devices for a very limited time and is offline most of the time. However, it is recommended that end-users of the Cybersecurity Admin Expert tool do the following:\r\n\u2022 Refresh the device\u2019s status before sending configuration to ensure the validity of the devices certificate.\r\n\u2022 Use proper network segmentation and closely monitor traffic for signs of malicious activity when connected to devices\r\n\u2022 Check the status of the devices on the network",
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