XML external entity injection in Schneider Electric EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- High
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Attack requirements
- Present
- Impact type
- Information disclosure
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 4.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-611 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
A CWE-611: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability exists that could cause manipulation of SOAP API calls and XML external entities injection resulting in unauthorized file access when the server is accessed via the network using an application account.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schneider Electric | EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert | 8.3 – Prior to | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Expert VendorSchneider Electric Affected 8.3 – Prior to Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2025-6438
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-39gj-7c5p-ccx8
References
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Sources
- CVE-2025-6438 · CVE Program
- CVE-2025-6438 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-39gj-7c5p-ccx8 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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