CVE-2026-2402 Details
Description
CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts vulnerability exists that would allow an attacker to gain access to the user account by performing an arbitrary number of authentication attempts with different credentials on a sequence of requests to multiple endpoints.
A vulnerability allowing improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts has been identified in Schneider Electric's PowerChute Serial Shutdown software, versions through 1.4. This vulnerability could enable an attacker to access user accounts by conducting an unlimited number of authentication attempts with various credentials across multiple endpoints.
Users can upgrade to version 1.5 of PowerChute Serial Shutdown, which addresses this vulnerability. This version is available for download from the Schneider Electric website. Specific instructions and hardening guidelines can be found in the Security Handbook.
Metrics
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2026-104-01&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2026-104-01.pdf | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-307 | Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| schneider-electric powerchute serial shutdown | < 1.5 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |