CVE-2024-12703
highpriority · track · 0EPSS 0.003 · 23 %ileEURUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-28
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.
remediations
Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.
A vendor fix is available.
- FixedRemoteConnect and SCADAPack™ x70 Utilities - RemoteConnectcisa_csaf_ot
Version R3.4.2 RemoteConnect configuration software includes a fix for this vulnerability and is available for download here:https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/RemoteConnect/
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/RemoteConnect/ - MitigationRemoteConnect and SCADAPack™ x70 Utilities - RemoteConnectcisa_csaf_ot
If customers choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit: Schneider Electric is establishing a remediation plan for all future versions of Security Administrator configuration software that will include a fix for this vulnerability. We will update this document when the remediation is available. Until then, customers should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:• Only open project files received from a trusted source. • Compute a hash of the project files and regularly check the consistency of this hash to verify the integrity before usage.• Encrypt project file when stored and restrict the access to only trusted users. • When exchanging files over the network, use secure communication protocols. • Follow the SCADAPack™ Security Guidelines
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SCADAPack_Cybersecurity_Guide/ - MitigationRemoteConnect and SCADAPack™ x70 Utilities - Security Administratorcisa_csaf_ot
Schneider Electric is establishing a remediation plan for all future versions of Security Administrator configuration software that will include a fix for this vulnerability. We will update this document when the remediation is available. Until then, customers should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:• Only open project files received from a trusted source. • Compute a hash of the project files and regularly check the consistency of this hash to verify the integrity before usage.• Encrypt project file when stored and restrict the access to only trusted users. • When exchanging files over the network, use secure communication protocols. • Follow the SCADAPack™ Security Guidelines
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SCADAPack_Cybersecurity_Guide/
cvss
Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.
base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–high · 5.9–8.5
ssvc
A stakeholder decision — act, attend, or track — from exploitation and impact.
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affected products (8)
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advisories (1)
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- ICSA-25-028-06Schneider Electric RemoteConnect and SCADAPack x70 Utilities (Update A)2025-01-14icsa · cisa_csaf_otUS
Schneider Electric is aware of a vulnerability in its RemoteConnect and SCADAPack™ x70 Utilities software product. The RemoteConnect and SCADAPack™ x70 Utilities https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-category/6000-telemetry-and-remote-scada-systems/ product is a configuration software providing a user interface that allows users to configure and manage communications and operations for SCADAPack™ x70 devices. Failure to apply the Mitigations provided below may risk deserialization of untrusted data, which could result in loss of confidentiality, integrity and potential remote code execution on the compromised workstation.
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references (4)
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-014-06&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-014-06.pdfcnnvd
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-12703cnnvd
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-014-06&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-014-06.pdfenisa_euvd
- https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2025-014-06&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2025-014-06.pdfnvd
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