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Schneider Electric Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, Galaxy VXL

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • CVSS v3 10.0
  • ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
  • Vendor: Schneider Electric
  • Equipment: Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, Galaxy VXL
  • Vulnerability: Missing Authentication for Critical Function

2. RISK EVALUATION

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform unauthenticated remote code execution.

3. TECHNICAL DETAILS

3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following versions of Schneider Electric products are affected:

  • Galaxy VS: All versions
  • Galaxy VL: All versions
  • Galaxy VXL: All versions

3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW

3.2.1 MISSING AUTHENTICATION FOR CRITICAL FUNCTION CWE-306

Erlang/OTP is a set of libraries for the Erlang programming language. Prior to versions OTP-27.3.3, OTP-26.2.5.11, and OTP-25.3.2.20, a SSH server may allow an attacker to perform unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). By exploiting a flaw in SSH protocol message handling, a malicious actor could gain unauthorized access to affected systems and execute arbitrary commands without valid credentials. This issue is patched in versions OTP-27.3.3, OTP-26.2.5.11, and OTP-25.3.2.20. A temporary workaround involves disabling the SSH server or to prevent access via firewall rules.

CVE-2025-32433 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 10.0 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

3.3 BACKGROUND

  • CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy
  • COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
  • COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: France

3.4 RESEARCHER

Schneider Electric reported this vulnerability to CISA.

4. MITIGATIONS

Schneider Electric is establishing a remediation plan for all future versions of Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, and Galaxy VXL that will include a fix for this vulnerability. Schneider Electric will update this document when the remediation is available. Until then, users should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:

  • Log on to the NMC4 via the Web Interface. Once logged into the system, navigate to the Console settings page from the menu bar by selecting Configuration -> Network -> Console -> Access
  • From the Console setting screen, uncheck the enable SSH/SFTP/SCP check box -> Click Apply
  • As an alternative, setup network segmentation and implement a firewall to block all unauthorized access to SSH port 22/TCP.
  • If assistance is needed applying the above mitigation, please contact our technical support team: https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/

To learn more, Schneider Electric recommends reviewing the Network Management Card 4 Security Handbook for specific actions available here to secure your devices further: https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/SPD_CCON-B8EJSJ_EN/

To ensure you are informed of all updates, including details on affected products and remediation plans, subscribe to Schneider Electric's security notification service here: https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/cybersecurity/security-notifications.jsp

Schneider Electric strongly recommends the following industry cybersecurity best practices:

  • Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network.
  • Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your industrial control and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.
  • Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in the "Program" mode.
  • Never connect programming software to any network other than the network intended for that device.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet.
  • 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.

For more information see the associated Schneider Electric CPCERT security advisory SEVD-2025-133-05 Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, Galaxy VXL - SEVD-2025-133-01 PDF Version, Galaxy VS, Galaxy VL, Galaxy VXL - SEVD-2025-133-01 CSAF Version.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.

Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.

CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:

No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.

5. UPDATE HISTORY

  • May 20, 2025: Initial Republication of Schneider Electric CPCERT SEVD-2025-133-05

Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • CVSS v4 8.7
  • ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
  • Vendor: Schneider Electric
  • Equipment: Modicon Controllers M241/M251/M258/LMC058
  • Vulnerability: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere

2. RISK EVALUATION

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could cause a loss of confidentiality when an unauthenticated attacker manipulates a controller's webserver URL to access resources.

3. TECHNICAL DETAILS

3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS

Schneider Electric reports that the following products are affected:

  • Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M241: Versions prior to 5.3.12.48
  • Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M251: Versions prior to 5.3.12.48
  • Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M258: All versions
  • Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers LMC058: All versions

3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW

3.2.1 EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED REFERENCE TO A RESOURCE IN ANOTHER SPHERE CWE-610

CWE-610: Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource in Another Sphere vulnerability exists that could cause a loss of confidentiality when an unauthenticated attacker manipulates a controller's webserver URL to access resources.

CVE-2025-2875 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-2875. A base score of 8.7 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).

3.3 BACKGROUND

  • CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy
  • COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
  • COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: France

3.4 RESEARCHER

Loc Nguyen, Dat Phung, Thai Do, and Minh Pham of Unit 515 OPSWAT reported this vulnerability to Schneider Electric.

4. MITIGATIONS

Schneider Electric has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations users can apply to reduce risk:

Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M241/M251 versions prior to 5.3.12.48: Version 5.3.12.48 of Modicon Controllers M241/M251 includes a fix for this vulnerability. Please use the following instructions:

  • Use the Controller Assistant feature of EcoStruxure Automation Expert – Motion V24.1 to update the M241/M251 firmware and perform a reboot.
  • Please install EcoStruxure Automation Expert – Motion V24.1 via the Schneider Electric Software Installer, available at the following link: https://www.se.com/us/en/product-range/2226-ecostruxuremachine-expert-software/#software-and-firmware
  • Additional information is available in the Quick Start Guide, chapter "EcoStruxure Automation Expert Platform Installation".
    Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M241/M251 versions prior to 5.3.12.48: If users choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:
  • Use controllers and devices only in a protected environment to minimize network exposure and ensure that they are not accessible from public internet or untrusted networks.
  • Ensure usage of user management and password features. User rights are enabled by default and forced to create a strong password at first use.
  • Deactivate the Webserver after use when not needed.
  • Use encrypted communication links when available.
  • Setup network segmentation and implement a firewall to block all unauthorized access to ports 80/HTTP and 443/HTTPS.
  • Use VPN (Virtual Private Networks) tunnels if remote access is required.
  • The "Cybersecurity Guidelines for EcoStruxure Machine Expert, Modicon and PacDrive Controllers and Associated Equipment" provide product specific hardening guidelines. To ensure you are informed of all updates, including details on affected products and remediation plans, subscribe to Schneider Electric's security notification service here: https://www.se.com/en/work/support/cybersecurity/securitynotifications.jsp

Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers M258/LMC058 all versions: Schneider Electric is establishing a remediation plan for all future versions of Modicon M258/LMC058 that will include a fix for this vulnerability. Schneider Electric will update this document when the remediation is available. Until then, users should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:

  • Use controllers and devices only in a protected environment to minimize network exposure and ensure that they are not accessible from public internet or untrusted networks.
  • Ensure usage of user management and password features. User rights are enabled by default and forced to create a strong password at first use.
  • Deactivate the Webserver after use when not needed.
  • Use encrypted communication links when available.
  • Setup network segmentation and implement a firewall to block all unauthorized access to ports 80/HTTP and 443/HTTPS.
  • Use VPN (Virtual Private Networks) tunnels if remote access is required.
  • The "Cybersecurity Guidelines for EcoStruxure Machine Expert, Modicon, and PacDrive Controllers and Associated Equipment" provide product specific hardening guidelines. To ensure you are informed of all updates, including details on affected products and remediation plans, subscribe to Schneider Electric's security notification service here: https://www.se.com/en/work/support/cybersecurity/securitynotifications.jsp

The following product versions have been fixed:

  • Modicon Controllers M241 version 5.3.12.48 is a fixed version for CVE-2025-2875
  • Modicon Controllers M251 version 5.3.12.48 is a fixed version for CVE-2025-2875

For more information see the associated Schneider Electric CPCERT security advisory SEVD-2025-133-01 Modicon Controllers M241/M251/M258/LMC058 - SEVD-2025-133-01 PDF Version, Modicon Controllers M241/M251/M258/LMC058 - SEVD-2025-133-01 CSAF Version.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.

Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.

CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:

No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.

5. UPDATE HISTORY

  • May 20, 2025: Initial Republication of Schneider Electric CPCERT SEVD-2025-133-01

Schneider Electric PrismaSeT Active - Wireless Panel Server

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • CVSS v3 9.8
  • ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
  • Vendor: Schneider Electric
  • Equipment: PrismaSeT Active - Wireless Panel Server
  • Vulnerability: Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

2. RISK EVALUATION

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow unauthorized code execution, which could result in the unavailability of the PrismaSeT Active - Wireless Panel Server for voltage loss monitoring.

3. TECHNICAL DETAILS

3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following versions of Schneider Electric products are affected:

  • PrismaSeT Active - Wireless Panel Server: All versions

3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW

3.2.1 BUFFER COPY WITHOUT CHECKING SIZE OF INPUT ('CLASSIC BUFFER OVERFLOW') CWE-120

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow'), Out-of-bounds Write, Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability in Silicon Labs Gecko Bootloader on ARM (Firmware Update File Parser modules) allows Code Injection, Authentication Bypass.This issue affects "Standalone" and "Application" versions of Gecko Bootloader.

CVE-2023-4041 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

3.3 BACKGROUND

  • CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy
  • COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
  • COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: France

3.4 RESEARCHER

Schneider Electric reported this vulnerability to CISA.

4. MITIGATIONS

PrismaSeT Active - Wireless Panel Server product has reached its end of life and is no longer supported.

Users should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:

  • Deactivate Bluetooth Low (BLE) communication of Wireless Panel Server when it is not in use.
  • Periodically review audit logs and/or EcoStruxure Facility Expert App security notifications to detect unexpected behaviors.
  • Regularly check the physical security of the Wireless Panel Server to protect against unauthorized Bluetooth pairing.
  • Use only Schneider Electric official EcoStruxure Power Commission App and EcoStruxure Facility Expert App available in Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
  • Do not use EcoStruxure Power Commission App and EcoStruxure Facility Expert App in rooted or jail-broken mobile devices.
  • Follow PrismaSeT Active – Wireless Panel Server Cybersecurity Recommendations.

To ensure you are informed of all updates, including details on affected products and remediation plans, subscribe to Schneider Electric's security notification service here: https://www.se.com/en/work/support/cybersecurity/security-notifications.jsp

Schneider Electric strongly recommends the following industry cybersecurity best practices:

  • Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network.
  • Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your industrial control and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks.
  • Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in the "Program" mode.
  • Never connect programming software to any network other than the network intended for that device.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet.
  • 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.

For more information see the associated Schneider Electric CPCERT security advisory SEVD-2025-133-04 PrismaSeT Active - Wireless Panel Server - SEVD-2025-133-04 PDF Version, PrismaSeT Active - Wireless Panel Server - SEVD-2025-133-04 CSAF Version.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.

Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.

CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:

No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.

5. UPDATE HISTORY

  • May 20, 2025: Initial Republication of Schneider Electric CPCERT SEVD-2025-133-04

Siemens Siveillance Video

As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see Siemens' ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services | Siemens Global).

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • CVSS v4 5.5
  • ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely
  • Vendor: Siemens
  • Equipment: Siveillance Video
  • Vulnerability: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

2. RISK EVALUATION

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could remove password protection from the system configuration files, also affecting backup data sets that were created after the update to V2024 R1.

3. TECHNICAL DETAILS

3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS

Siemens reports that the following products are affected:

  • Siemens Siveillance Video: Versions V24.1 and later

3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW

3.2.1 MISSING ENCRYPTION OF SENSITIVE DATA CWE-311

Milestone Systems has discovered a security vulnerability in Milestone XProtect installer that resets system configuration password after the upgrading from older versions using specific installers. The system configuration password is an additional, optional protection that is enabled on the Management Server. To mitigate the issue, we highly recommend updating system configuration password via GUI with a standard procedure. Any system upgraded with 2024 R1 or 2024 R2 release installer is vulnerable to this issue. Systems upgraded from 2023 R3 or older with version 2025 R1 and newer are not affected.

CVE-2025-1688 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).

A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-1688. A base score of 5.5 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H).

3.3 BACKGROUND

  • CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing
  • COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
  • COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Germany

3.4 RESEARCHER

Milestone PSIRT reported this vulnerability to Siemens.

4. MITIGATIONS

Siemens has identified the following specific workarounds and mitigations that users can apply to reduce risk:

  • Siveillance Video: Change the system configuration password settings (see page 268 in "Siveillance Video 2024 R1 Administrator Manual")
  • Siveillance Video: Currently no fix is available

As a general security measure, Siemens recommends protecting network access to devices with appropriate mechanisms. To operate the devices in a protected IT environment, Siemens recommends configuring the environment according to Siemens' operational guidelines for industrial security and following recommendations in the product manuals.

Additional information on industrial security by Siemens can be found on the Siemens industrial security webpage

For more information, see the associated Siemens security advisory SSA-552330 in HTML and CSAF.

CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as:

  • Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
  • Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
  • When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Recognize VPNs may have vulnerabilities, should be updated to the most recent version available, and are only as secure as the connected devices.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.

Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.

CISA also recommends users take the following measures to protect themselves from social engineering attacks:

No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time. This vulnerability has a high attack complexity.

5. UPDATE HISTORY

  • May 20, 2025: Initial Republication of Siemens SSA-552330

Vertiv Liebert RDU101 and UNITY

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  • CVSS v4 9.3
  • ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
  • Vendor: Vertiv
  • Equipment: Liebert RDU101 and Liebert UNITY
  • Vulnerabilities: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel, Stack-based Buffer Overflow

2. RISK EVALUATION

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition or achieve remote code execution

3. TECHNICAL DETAILS

3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS

The following Vertiv products are affected:

  • Liebert RDU101: Versions 1.9.0.0 and prior
  • Liebert IS-UNITY: Versions 8.4.1.0 and prior

3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW

3.2.1 AUTHENTICATION BYPASS USING AN ALTERNATE PATH OR CHANNEL CWE-288

Affected Vertiv products do not properly protect webserver functions that could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.

CVE-2025-46412 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-46412. A base score of 9.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).

3.2.2 STACK-BASED BUFFER OVERFLOW CWE-121

Affected Vertiv products contain a stack based buffer overflow vulnerability. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain code execution on the device.

CVE-2025-41426 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-41426. A base score of 9.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).

3.3 BACKGROUND

  • CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Communications, Energy
  • COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
  • COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: United States

3.4 RESEARCHER

Vera Mens of Claroty Team82 reported this these vulnerabilities to CISA.

4. MITIGATIONS

Vertiv recommends users take the following actions:

  • Update Liebert RDU101 to v1.9.1.2_0000001
  • Update IS-UNITY to v8.4.3.1_00160

For more information please contact Vertiv.

CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of these vulnerabilities, such as:

  • Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
  • Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
  • When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.

CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.

CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.

CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.

Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.

Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.

No known public exploitation specifically targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported to CISA at this time.

5. UPDATE HISTORY

  • May 20, 2025: Initial Publication.

[ASA-202505-10] python-django: denial of service

A remote attacker can exploit inefficient HTML tag parsing in Django’s strip_tags() function to cause excessive CPU usage, leading to a denial of service. This may affect applications that use the striptags template filter to sanitize user-controlled input, making them vulnerable to slowdown or unresponsiveness when handling specially crafted HTML content.

CISA Adds Six Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog

CISA has added six new vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. 

  • CVE-2025-4427 Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
  • CVE-2025-4428 Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Code Injection Vulnerability
  • CVE-2024-11182 MDaemon Email Server Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
  • CVE-2025-27920 Srimax Output Messenger Directory Traversal Vulnerability
  • CVE-2024-27443 Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
  • CVE-2023-38950 ZKTeco BioTime Path Traversal Vulnerability

These types of vulnerabilities are frequent attack vectors for malicious cyber actors and pose significant risks to the federal enterprise. 

Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 22-01: Reducing the Significant Risk of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities established the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog as a living list of known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) that carry significant risk to the federal enterprise. BOD 22-01 requires Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies to remediate identified vulnerabilities by the due date to protect FCEB networks against active threats. See the BOD 22-01 Fact Sheet for more information. 

Although BOD 22-01 only applies to FCEB agencies, CISA strongly urges all organizations to reduce their exposure to cyberattacks by prioritizing timely remediation of Catalog vulnerabilities as part of their vulnerability management practice. CISA will continue to add vulnerabilities to the catalog that meet the specified criteria.