CVE-2023-37197 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Understanding CVE-2023-37197

This article provides insights into the CVE-2023-37197 vulnerability that affects StruxureWare Data Center Expert by Schneider Electric.

What is CVE-2023-37197?

A CWE-89: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements vulnerability used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') allows an authenticated user to access unauthorized content, change, delete content, or perform unauthorized actions in DCE.

The Impact of CVE-2023-37197

With a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (High Severity), this vulnerability can lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Attackers can exploit this to manipulate endpoints' configuration settings.

Technical Details of CVE-2023-37197

This section dives deeper into the vulnerability specifics.

Vulnerability Description

The CWE-89 vulnerability enables SQL Injection within DCE, granting unauthorized access and actions to authenticated users.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: StruxureWare Data Center Expert
Vendor: Schneider Electric
Affected Version: v7.9.3 and earlier

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability leverages SQL Injection to compromise the mass configuration settings of endpoints on DCE.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to protect your systems against CVE-2023-37197.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to the latest version of StruxureWare Data Center Expert to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict network access to DCE.

Long-Term Security Practices

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on SQL Injection best practices.

Patching and Updates

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