Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2021-22713 affects several PowerLogic ION meter families. A network-accessible memory handling flaw could make a meter reboot, disrupting measurement and availability. The provided sources do not show data theft or tampering impact, but availability loss in power metering can still affect operations and monitoring.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority where these meters support operational visibility, billing, or reliability monitoring. The main business risk is availability disruption, not confirmed data compromise. Prioritize internet- or broadly network-reachable devices first.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-119 memory buffer bounds weakness in PowerLogic ION8650, ION8800, ION7650, ION7700/73xx, and ION83xx/84xx/85xx/8600. CVSS 3.1 is 7.5, with network access, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high availability impact only.
Likely exposure
Organizations using listed PowerLogic ION meters may be exposed if affected versions are network reachable. Exact affected versions are not included in the prompt bundle and must be checked against Schneider Electric notification SEVD-2021-068-03.
Exploitation context
The bundle marks KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates potential unauthenticated network-triggered reboot, but the provided sources do not include exploit maturity, public proof of concept, or exploitation reports.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE summary, CVSS data, and Schneider Electric advisory reference. Do not assume affected version ranges, patch identifiers, or exploit availability without reading SEVD-2021-068-03 directly.
Mitigation direction
- Review Schneider Electric notification SEVD-2021-068-03 for affected versions and vendor fixes.
- Apply vendor-recommended firmware or remediation where applicable.
- Restrict network access to meter management and communications interfaces.
- Segment operational technology networks from untrusted corporate and internet paths.
- Monitor affected meters for unexpected reboot or availability events.
Validation and detection
- Inventory PowerLogic ION meter models and firmware versions.
- Compare installed versions with SEVD-2021-068-03 affected version details.
- Confirm meters are not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review logs or telemetry for unexplained meter reboots.
- Verify remediation status after any firmware or configuration change.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6CISA-ADPVulnerability scoring details
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7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2021-068-03CVE reference, schneider · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.