Schneider Electric disclosed vulnerabilities affecting NetBotz 5 750/755 devices running version 5.5.2 or earlier and PowerChute Serial Shutdown version 1.5 or earlier. The NetBotz devices are affected by multiple unspecified vulnerabilities, while PowerChute Serial Shutdown contains an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts flaw that could permit repeated authentication attempts.
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued advisory AV26-871, directing organizations using the affected products to review Schneider Electric security notices SEVD-2026-223-01 and SEVD-2026-223-02, apply the vendor’s recommended mitigations, and install available updates. Administrators should identify exposed or operationally critical deployments and prioritize remediation to reduce the risk of unauthorized access or disruption.

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The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security issued advisory AV26-871 covering the Schneider Electric NetBotz and PowerChute Serial Shutdown vulnerabilities and advised users to review vendor notifications, implement mitigations, and apply necessary updates.
Schneider Electric reported multiple vulnerabilities affecting NetBotz 5 750/755 devices running version 5.5.2 or earlier, and an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability affecting PowerChute Serial Shutdown version 1.5 or earlier.
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