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  "document": {
    "category": "csaf_security_advisory",
    "csaf_version": "2.0",
    "distribution": {
      "text": "Public",
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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 Harmony iPC \u2013 HMIBSC IIoT Edge\r\nBox Core family products operating system (OS).\r\nThe Harmony iPC \u2013 HMIBSC IIoT Edge Box Core products are edge compute products, which\r\nenable secure communication from the shop floor to IT through improved asset performance for\r\nmore efficient operation and maintenance of capital assets.\r\nFailure to apply the mitigations provided below may risk in various attack scenarios due to\r\nlegacy OS, components vulnerabilities which could result in operational failures.",
        "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": "Harmony iPC \u2013 HMIBSC IIoT Edge Box Core - SEVD-2024-282-02 PDF Version",
        "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-282-02\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=SEVD-2024-282-02.pdf"
      },
      {
        "category": "self",
        "summary": "Harmony iPC \u2013 HMIBSC IIoT Edge Box Core - SEVD-2024-282-02 CSAF Version",
        "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2024-282-02\u0026p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice\u0026p_File_Name=sevd-2024-282-02.json"
      },
      {
        "category": "external",
        "summary": "Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices",
        "url": "https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/7EN52-0390/"
      }
    ],
    "title": "Harmony iPC \u2013 HMIBSC IIoT Edge Box Core",
    "tracking": {
      "current_release_date": "2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z",
      "generator": {
        "date": "2024-10-08T00:00:00Z",
        "engine": {
          "name": "Schneider Electric CSAF Generator",
          "version": "1.2"
        }
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      "id": "SEVD-2024-282-02",
      "initial_release_date": "2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z",
      "revision_history": [
        {
          "date": "2024-10-08T00:00:00.000Z",
          "number": "1.0.0",
          "summary": "Original Release"
        }
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      "status": "final",
      "version": "1.0.0"
    }
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          {
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              {
                "category": "product_version_range",
                "name": "vers:all/*",
                "product": {
                  "name": "Schneider Electric Harmony iPC \u2013 HMIBSC IIoT Edge Box Core All versions",
                  "product_id": "1",
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                      "HMIBSCEA53D1L0A",
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            "name": "Harmony iPC \u2013 HMIBSC IIoT Edge Box Core"
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  "vulnerabilities": [
    {
      "notes": [
        {
          "category": "details",
          "text": "The third-party Yocto OS (v2.1 Krogoth) is used in the HMIBSC offer. It is known to contain\r\nmultiple high and critical risk vulnerabilities. Schneider Electric cannot update the OS on the\r\nHMIBSC due to its hardware limitations and cannot provide further security updates to our\r\ncustomers.",
          "title": "Vulnerability Details"
        }
      ],
      "product_status": {
        "known_affected": [
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      "remediations": [
        {
          "category": "mitigation",
          "details": "Harmony iPC - HMIBSC IIoT Edge Box Core family \r\nproducts have reached its end of life and is no longer\r\nsupported.\r\nCustomers should immediately apply the following\r\nmitigations to reduce the risk of exploit:\r\n\u2022 Follow general Cyber Security practices listed inside\r\nthe Harmony IIoT Core Box HMIBSC User Manual -\r\nChapter 8\r\n\u2022 Always use product provided password-based boot\r\nto avoid unauthorized access.\r\n\u2022 Implement network segmentation to isolate product\r\nfrom other critical infrastructure components or make\r\nair gapped systems. This limits the potential impact\r\nof a security breach and prevents lateral movement\r\nwithin the network.\r\n\u2022 Limit the usage of Wi-Fi/4G/Bluetooth connections\r\nand use Secure communications via EcoStruxure\r\nSecure Connect/VPN if required.\r\n\u2022 Stop the usage of Node-RED and close the TCP port\r\n1880 as it increases attack surface when accessed\r\nremotely.\r\n\u2022 Restrict the login access to limited users according\r\nto the least privilege policy.\r\n\u2022 Limit the usage of unverified removable media.\r\n\u2022 Disable unused services from the product to reduce\r\nthe attack surface.",
          "product_ids": [
            "1"
          ],
          "restart_required": {
            "category": "none"
          },
          "url": "https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_enDocType=User+guide\u0026p_File_Name=EIO0000003374_05.pdf\u0026p_Doc_Ref=EIO0000003374"
        }
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