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  "document": {
    "category": "csaf_security_advisory",
    "csaf_version": "2.0",
    "distribution": {
      "text": "Public",
      "tlp": {
        "label": "WHITE"
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    "lang": "en-US",
    "notes": [
      {
        "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 a vulnerability in its EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert products \r\n(formerly known as ClearSCADA). \r\nThe EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert product is an open, flexible and scalable software system \r\nfor telemetry and remote SCADA solutions. \r\nFailure to apply the remediations provided below may risk the revealing of account credentials, \r\nwhich could result in unauthorized system access.",
        "title": "Overview"
      }
    ],
    "publisher": {
      "category": "vendor",
      "contact_details": "cpcert@se.com",
      "name": "Schneider Electric CPCERT",
      "namespace": "https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/cybersecurity/security-notifications.jsp"
    },
    "references": [
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert - SEVD-2021-130-07 PDF Version",
        "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-07\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2021-130-07_GeoSCADA_Security_Notification.pdf"
      },
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert - SEVD-2021-130-07 CSAF Version",
        "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-07\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=sevd-2021-130-07.json"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices",
        "url": "https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/7EN52-0390/"
      }
    ],
    "title": "EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert",
    "tracking": {
      "current_release_date": "2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z",
      "generator": {
        "date": "2021-05-11T00:00:00Z",
        "engine": {
          "name": "Schneider Electric CSAF Generator",
          "version": "1.2"
        }
      },
      "id": "SEVD-2021-130-07",
      "initial_release_date": "2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z",
      "revision_history": [
        {
          "date": "2021-05-11T00:00:00.000Z",
          "number": "1.0.0",
          "summary": "Original Release"
        }
      ],
      "status": "final",
      "version": "1.0.0"
    }
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        "branches": [
          {
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              {
                "category": "product_version_range",
                "name": "vers:all/*",
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                  "name": "Schneider Electric ClearSCADA All Versions",
                  "product_id": "1"
                }
              }
            ],
            "category": "product_name",
            "name": "ClearSCADA"
          },
          {
            "branches": [
              {
                "category": "product_version_range",
                "name": "vers:all/*",
                "product": {
                  "name": "Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019 All Versions",
                  "product_id": "2"
                }
              }
            ],
            "category": "product_name",
            "name": "EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2019"
          },
          {
            "branches": [
              {
                "category": "product_version_range",
                "name": "\u003c=83.7742.1",
                "product": {
                  "name": "Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020 V83.7742.1 and prior",
                  "product_id": "3"
                }
              }
            ],
            "category": "product_name",
            "name": "EcoStruxure Geo SCADA Expert 2020"
          },
          {
            "branches": [
              {
                "category": "product_version",
                "name": "83.7787.1",
                "product": {
                  "name": "Schneider Electric Geo SCADA Expert 2020 April 2021 83.7787.1",
                  "product_id": "4"
                }
              }
            ],
            "category": "product_name",
            "name": "Geo SCADA Expert 2020 April 2021"
          }
        ],
        "category": "vendor",
        "name": "Schneider Electric"
      }
    ]
  },
  "vulnerabilities": [
    {
      "acknowledgments": [
        {
          "names": [
            "Nicholas Hobbs (Newcastle, Australia)"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "cve": "CVE-2021-22741",
      "cwe": {
        "id": "CWE-916",
        "name": "Use of Password Hash With Insufficient Computational Effort"
      },
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "description",
          "text": "CWE-916: Use of Password Hash with Insufficient Computational Effort vulnerability \r\nexists that could cause the revealing of account credentials when server database files are \r\navailable. Exposure of these files to an attacker can make the system vulnerable to password \r\ndecryption attacks. Note that \u201c.sde\u201d configuration export files do not contain user account \r\npassword hashes.",
          "title": "CVE Description"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "fixed": [
          "4"
        ],
        "known_affected": [
          "1",
          "2",
          "3"
        ]
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      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "vendor_fix",
          "details": "Geo SCADA Expert 2020 April 2021 (83.7787.1) includes a fix for this vulnerability. The security \r\nof stored passwords in the servers is significantly strengthened. It is available for download \r\nhere: \r\nInstallation of new server software will require system restart or changeover of redundant \r\nservers. Consult the Release Notes and Resource Center for advice on the procedure.\r\nCustomers should use appropriate update methodologies when applying these updates to their \r\nsystems. We strongly recommend the use of back-ups and evaluating the impact of these \r\nupdates in a Test and Development environment or on an offline infrastructure.\r\nContact Schneider Electric\u0027s Customer Care Center if you need assistance removing a patch.",
          "product_ids": [
            "1",
            "2",
            "3"
          ],
          "restart_required": {
            "category": "system"
          },
          "url": "https://tprojects.schneider-electric.com/telemetry/display/CS/Geo+SCADA+Expert+Downloads"
        },
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "If customers choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately \r\napply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit: \r\nAll customers should take steps to protect their database files, particularly the \u0027Config\u0027 files \r\nwithin the Program Data\\Schneider Electric\\ClearSCADA folder and their backup files. With \r\nGeo SCADA Expert 2019 and onwards, access to these files can be set for LocalSystem and \r\nAdministrators access only. Systems running earlier versions should have file ACL added \r\nappropriately. ",
          "product_ids": [
            "1",
            "2",
            "3"
          ],
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            "category": "none"
          }
        }
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      "scores": [
        {
          "cvss_v3": {
            "attackComplexity": "LOW",
            "attackVector": "LOCAL",
            "availabilityImpact": "HIGH",
            "baseScore": 6.7,
            "baseSeverity": "MEDIUM",
            "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
            "integrityImpact": "HIGH",
            "privilegesRequired": "HIGH",
            "scope": "UNCHANGED",
            "userInteraction": "NONE",
            "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
            "version": "3.1"
          },
          "products": [
            "1",
            "2",
            "3"
          ]
        }
      ],
      "title": "CVE-2021-22741"
    }
  ]
}