Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Data Center Expert

Summary

Schneider Electric disclosed a hard-coded credentials vulnerability (CVE-2025-13957) in EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert v9.0 and prior, affecting critical infrastructure monitoring software worldwide. The HIGH severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) requires administrator credentials and enabling a disabled-by-default SOCKS Proxy feature, but could lead to information disclosure and remote code execution. A patched v9.1 is available.

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ICS Advisory Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Data Center Expert Release DateMarch 17, 2026 Alert CodeICSA-26-076-03 Related topics: Industrial Control System Vulnerabilities, Industrial Control Systems View CSAF Summary Schneider Electric is aware of a hard-coded credentials vulnerability in its EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert (DCE) product that requires administrator credentials and enabling a feature (SOCKS Proxy) that is off by default. The EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert product is a scalable monitoring software that collects, organizes, and distributes critical device information providing a comprehensive view of equipment. Failure to apply the remediation provided below may risk information disclosure, and remote compromise of the offer which could result in disruption of operations and access to system data. The following versions of Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Data Center Expert are affected: EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert vers:intdot/<=9.0 EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert 9.1 CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 7.2 Schneider Electric Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Data Center Expert Use of Hard-coded Credentials Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities, Energy, Food and Agriculture, Government Services and Facilities, Transportation Systems Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: France Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2025-13957 A hard-coded credentials vulnerability exists that could lead to information disclosure and remote code execution when SOCKS Proxy is enabled, and administrator credentials and PostgreSQL database credentials are known. SOCKS Proxy is disabled by default. View CVE Details Affected Products Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Data Center Expert Vendor:Schneider Electric Product Version:EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert (Formerly known as StruxureWare Data Center Expert) v9.0 and prior Product Status:fixed, known_affected Remediations Vendor fixv9.1 of EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert includes a fix for this vulnerability and is available for download here: https://www.se.com/en/product-range/61851-ecostruxure-it-data-center-expert/#software-and-firmware MitigationIf users choose not to apply the remediation provided above, they should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit: • Harden the DCE instance according to the cybersecurity best practices documented in the EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert Security Handbook • Ensure the SOCKS Proxy is disabled as in the default configuration. MitigationFor more information see the associated Schneider Electric CPCERT security advisory SEVD-2026-069-05 Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert PDF Version https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-069-05&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-069-05.pdf MitigationFor more information see the associated Schneider Electric CPCERT security advisory SEVD-2026-069-05 Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability in EcoStruxure IT Data Center Expert CSAF Version https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-069-05&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=sevd-2026-069-05.json Relevant CWE: CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 7.2 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Acknowledgments hassan ali of TrendAI Zero Day Initiative reported this vulnerability to Schneider Electric General Security Recommendations Schneider Electric strongly recommends the following industry cybersecurity best practices: * Locate control and safety system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from the business network. * Install physical controls so no unauthorized personnel can access your industrial control and safety systems, components, peripheral equipment, and networks. * Place all controllers in locked cabinets and never leave them in the “Program” mode. * Never connect programming software to any network other than the network intended for that device. * 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. * 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. * Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and systems and ensure that they are not accessible from the Internet. * 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. For more information refer to the Schneider Electric [Recommended Cybersecurity Best Practices](https://www.se.com/us/en/download/document/7EN52-0390/) document. For More Information 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. 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Indicators of Compromise

• cve — CVE-2025-13957
• malware — CWE-798