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Schneider Electric Easergy MiCOM Px40 Series

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Overview

Schneider Electric has reported a vulnerability affecting its Easergy MiCOM Px40 Series protection relays, which are used in medium to extra high voltage applications. The vulnerability allows unauthorized exposure of device identification through the SNMP protocol, impacting various models including the Easergy MiCOM P14x, P24x, P341, and several others, all prior to specific firmware versions. This issue raises concerns for critical infrastructure sectors such as energy and manufacturing, as it could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive device information. Users are advised to implement immediate mitigations or upgrade to firmware versions that eliminate SNMP functionality to protect their systems. This situation is particularly pressing for organizations relying on these devices for operational safety and security.

Key Takeaways

  • Affected Systems: Affected products include Easergy MiCOM P14x (all versions prior to B4A), P24x (all versions prior to D3A), P341 (all versions prior to E3F), P342, P343, P344, P345 (all versions prior to B3F), P442, P444 (all versions prior to E3A), P443, P445, P446, P543, P544, P545, P546 (all versions prior to H6A), P841 (all versions prior to G6A), P643 (all versions prior to B3F), P642, P645 (all versions prior to B4A), P741, P742, P743 (all versions prior to B2A), P746 (all versions prior to B4E and C4E), P849 (all versions prior to B4A).
  • Action Required: Customers should upgrade to firmware versions that do not include SNMP functionality.
  • Timeline: Disclosed on October 2023

Original Article Summary

View CSAF Summary Schneider Electric is aware of a vulnerability in its Easergy MiCOM Px40 Series products. The [Easergy MiCOM Px40](https://www.se.com/ww/en/product-subcategory/4725-easergy-micom-px40-series/?filter=business-6-medium-voltage-distribution-and-grid-automation) is a protection relay series for Medium Voltage, High Voltage and Extra High Voltage protection. Failure to apply the mitigations provided below may risk unauthorized exposure of basic device identification through the SNMP protocol. The following versions of Schneider Electric Easergy MiCOM Px40 Series are affected: Easergy MiCOM P14x All versions prior to B4A Easergy MiCOM P24x All versions prior to D3A Easergy MiCOM P341 All versions prior to E3F Easergy MiCOM P342, P343, P344, P345 All versions prior to B3F Easergy MiCOM P442, P444 All versions prior to E3A Easergy MiCOM P443, P445, P446, P543, P544, P545, P546 All versions prior to H6A Easergy MiCOM P841 All versions prior to G6A Easergy MiCOM P643 All versions prior to B3F Easergy MiCOM P642, P645 All versions prior to B4A Easergy MiCOM P741, P742, P743 All versions prior to B2A Easergy MiCOM P746 All versions prior to B4E Easergy MiCOM P746 All versions prior to C4E Easergy MiCOM P849 All versions prior to B4A CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 5.3 Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Easergy MiCOM Px40 Series Use of Hard-coded Credentials Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Critical Manufacturing, Energy, Transportation Systems Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: France Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2026-4832 CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to sensitive device information when an unauthenticated attacker is able to interrogate the SNMP port. View CVE Details Affected Products Schneider Electric Easergy MiCOM Px40 Series Vendor: Schneider Electric Product Version: Easergy MiCOM P14x All versions prior to B4A, Easergy MiCOM P24x All versions prior to D3A, Easergy MiCOM P341 All versions prior to E3F, Easergy MiCOM P342, P343, P344, P345 All versions prior to B3F, Easergy MiCOM P442 P444 All versions prior to E3A, Easergy MiCOM P443, P445, P446, P543, P544, P545, P546 All versions prior to H6A, Easergy MiCOM P841 All versions prior to G6A, Easergy MiCOM P643 All versions prior to B3F, Easergy MiCOM P642, P645 All versions prior to B4A, Easergy MiCOM P741, P742, P743 All versions prior to B2A, Easergy MiCOM P746 All versions prior to B4E, Easergy MiCOM P746 All versions prior to C4E, Easergy MiCOM P849 All versions prior to B4A Product Status: known_affected Remediations Mitigation For customers who do not require SNMP Contact Schneider Electric's [Customer Care Center](https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/contacts.jsp) to upgrade the Firmware to a version without SNMP functionality. If customers choose not to apply the upgrade provided above, they should immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit: * Use relays only in a protected network environment, * Use firewalls to protect and separate the control system network from other networks, * Use VPN (Virtual Private Networks) tunnels if remote access is required. For customers who require SNMP Please immediately apply the following mitigations to reduce the risk of exploit: * Use relays only in a protected network environment, * Use firewalls to protect and separate the control system network from other networks, * Use VPN (Virtual Private Networks) tunnels if remote access is required. Relevant CWE: CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials Metrics CVSS Version Base Score Base Severity Vector String 3.1 5.3 MEDIUM CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N Acknowledgments Schneider Electric CPCERT reported this vulnerability to CISA. General Security Recommendations We strongly recommend 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. For further information related to cybersecurity in Schneider Electric's products, visit the company's cybersecurity support portal page: https://www.se.com/ww/en/work/support/cybersecurity/overview.jsp LEGAL DISCLAIMER THIS NOTIFICATION DOCUMENT, THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN, AND ANY MATERIALS LINKED FROM IT (COLLECTIVELY, THIS “NOTIFICATION”) ARE INTENDED TO HELP PROVIDE AN OVERVIEW OF THE IDENTIFIED SITUATION AND SUGGESTED MITIGATION ACTIONS, REMEDIATION, FIX, AND/OR GENERAL SECURITY RECOMMENDATIONS AND IS PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS WITHOUT WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE OF ANY KIND. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES RELATING TO THIS NOTIFICATION, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE NOTIFICATION WILL RESOLVE THE IDENTIFIED SITUATION. 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We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our customers. We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000 colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all. www.se.com Legal Notice and Terms of Use This product is provided subject to this Notification (https://www.cisa.gov/notification) and this Privacy & Use policy (https://www.cisa.gov/privacy-policy). Recommended Practices CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the exploitation risk of these vulnerabilities. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, and ensure they are not accessible from the internet. Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolate them from business networks. When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most recent version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as its connected devices. CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures. CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies. CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets. Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies. Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents. Advisory Conversion Disclaimer This ICSA is a verbatim republication of Schneider Electric CPCERT SEVD-2026-104-03 from a direct conversion of the vendor's Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) advisory. This is republished to CISA's website as a means of increasing visibility and is provided "as-is" for informational purposes only. CISA is not responsible for the editorial or technical accuracy of republished advisories and provides no warranties of any kind regarding any information contained within this advisory. Further, CISA does not endorse any commercial product or service. Please contact Schneider Electric CPCERT directly for any questions regarding this advisory. Revision History Initial Release Date: 2026-04-14 Date Revision Summary 2026-04-14 1 Original Release 2026-05-12 2 Updated the risk associated with successful exploitation of this vulnerability and revised the remediation table to a mitigation table to emphasize that multiple mitigation options are available. 2026-07-09 3 Initial CISA Republication of Schneider Electric CPCERT SEVD-2026-104-03 advisory Legal Notice and Terms of Use

Impact

Affected products include Easergy MiCOM P14x (all versions prior to B4A), P24x (all versions prior to D3A), P341 (all versions prior to E3F), P342, P343, P344, P345 (all versions prior to B3F), P442, P444 (all versions prior to E3A), P443, P445, P446, P543, P544, P545, P546 (all versions prior to H6A), P841 (all versions prior to G6A), P643 (all versions prior to B3F), P642, P645 (all versions prior to B4A), P741, P742, P743 (all versions prior to B2A), P746 (all versions prior to B4E and C4E), P849 (all versions prior to B4A).

Exploitation Status

No active exploitation has been reported at this time. However, organizations should still apply patches promptly as proof-of-concept code may exist.

Timeline

Disclosed on October 2023

Remediation

Customers should upgrade to firmware versions that do not include SNMP functionality. If an upgrade is not possible, they should implement the following mitigations: use relays in a protected network environment, employ firewalls to separate the control system network from other networks, and utilize VPN tunnels for remote access.

Additional Information

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