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A vulnerability related to weak cryptographic algorithms in Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert and Pro-face BLUE Open Studio products was detailed. Patches are available in version 2023.1 Patch 1. Mitigation steps and best cybersecurity practices are recommended by Schneider Electric and CISA.
Schneider Electric has issued a security alert for vulnerabilities in EcoStruxure Machine SCADA Expert and Pro-face BLUE Open Studio related to cryptographic algorithms. Users are advised to update to version 2023.1 Patch 1 or apply risk mitigations to safeguard sensitive data.