Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects specific legacy Schneider Electric remote-access components for SCADA environments. A user in a remote PowerSCADA Anywhere or Citect Anywhere session may be able to break out of the intended application and start other processes. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, patch details, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running the listed Schneider Electric PowerSCADA Anywhere or Citect Anywhere versions, especially where remote SCADA application access remains enabled. Prioritize asset confirmation because this is a legacy SCADA remote-access exposure with incomplete public severity data. If affected systems exist, handle through the operational technology change process and apply Schneider guidance or compensating restrictions. Mitigation focus: Check Schneider Electric SEVD-2017-173-01 and Citect notification for official remediation guidance.; Inventory for PowerSCADA Anywhere v1.0 redistributed with PowerSCADA Expert v8.1 or v8.2.; Inventory for Citect Anywhere version 1.0..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.citect.schneider-electric.com/safety-and-security-central/36-security-notifications/9071-security-notification-citect-anywhereCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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