The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisory, ICSA-25-294-02, addressing critical vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric's Modicon M580 and M340 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). These vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service, posing significant risks to industrial environments. The advisory details the affected products, the nature of the vulnerabilities, and provides mitigation strategies to help organizations protect their critical infrastructure. It emphasizes the importance of applying patches and following best practices to secure ICS environments against potential exploitation. This advisory is crucial for cybersecurity professionals, industrial operators, and organizations relying on Schneider Electric's PLCs to maintain operational integrity and prevent cyber incidents. The document also highlights the collaboration between CISA, Schneider Electric, and other stakeholders to enhance the security posture of industrial control systems. Overall, the advisory serves as a vital resource for understanding and mitigating risks associated with these specific ICS vulnerabilities, reinforcing the need for proactive cybersecurity measures in industrial sectors.
This Cyber News was published on www.cisa.gov. Publication date: Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:01:53 +0000