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Risk scores
| CVSS metric | What it means |
|---|---|
| Attack vector (AV:L) | Local access needed |
| Attack complexity (AC:L) | Low complexity |
| Attack requirements (AT:N) | No attack requirements |
| Privileges required (PR:L) | Low privileges required |
| User interaction (UI:A) | Active user interaction |
| Confidentiality (VC:L) | Low confidentiality impact |
| Integrity (VI:H) | High integrity impact |
| Availability (VA:L) | Low availability impact |
CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
About Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Automation Expert
CVE-2026-2273 affects Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Automation Expert, a product from Schneider-Electric. Before acting, confirm where Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Automation Expert runs in your estate, who owns it and whether it is reachable from the internet, because exposure decides real risk more than the score alone.
What the flaw is
In plain terms: CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') vulnerability exist that could cause execution of untrusted commands on the engineering workstation which could result in a limited compromise of the workstation and a potential loss of Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of the subsequent system when an authenticated user opens a malicious project file.
The weakness class is Code Injection. Attacker input is executed as program code.
Based on its CVSS vector, the flaw needs local or adjacent access, needs some level of access, and relies on a user taking an action. Apply the vendor fix and confirm exposure on internet facing and business critical assets first.
Affected versions and timeline
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product | Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Automation Expert |
| Affected versions | Ecostruxure Automation Expert before 25.0.1 |
| Published | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Last modified | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Added to CISA KEV | Not listed |
| Assigning CNA | cybersecurity@se.com |
How to detect it
- Inventory every instance of Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Automation Expert and record the running version against the affected range above.
- Check external attack surface scans for internet facing instances of the component.
- Review logs on affected systems for unusual requests, errors or new processes around the vulnerable function.
- Confirm with an authenticated vulnerability scan once your scanner has a check for this CVE.
How to fix it
- Apply the fixed version of Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Automation Expert named in the vendor advisory.
- If patching must wait, restrict network access to the affected service and put it behind authentication or a web application firewall rule.
- Rescan after the change to prove the exposure is gone, then close the ticket.
CTEM action plan
| CTEM stage | What to do for this CVE |
|---|---|
| Scope | Add every business service that depends on Schneider-Electric Ecostruxure Automation Expert to the current CTEM cycle. |
| Discover | Find all instances, including shadow and cloud deployments, and record versions and exposure. |
| Prioritize | Rank using EPSS and CVSS together with asset exposure and business impact. |
| Validate | Confirm the flaw is reachable and exploitable in your environment and that compensating controls work. |
| Mobilize | Assign the fix to the asset owner with a due date matched to the priority, then verify closure. |
CWE References
- CWE-94: Code Injection More CVEs with this weakness
Technical References
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