Medium severity · published Mar 10, 2026
CVE-2025-13901
CWE-404 Improper Resource Shutdown or Release vulnerability exists that could cause partial Denial of Service on Machine Expert protocol when an unauthenticated attacker sends…
5.3
CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
CWE-404 Improper Resource Shutdown or Release vulnerability exists that could cause partial Denial of Service on Machine Expert protocol when an unauthenticated attacker sends malicious payload to occupy active communication channels.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
Scope
Unchanged
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 41% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
MM
Modicon M241/M251 · Schneider Electric
Versions prior to 5.4.13.12 · source: vendor
MM
Modicon M262 · Schneider Electric
Versions prior to 5.4.10.12 · source: vendor
MM
Modicon M241 Firmware · Schneider-electric
before 5.4.13.12 · source: NVD
MM
Modicon M251 Firmware · Schneider-electric
before 5.4.13.12 · source: NVD
MM
Modicon M262 Firmware · Schneider-electric
before 5.4.10.12 · source: NVD
In the news
VulnerabilityMedium
Schneider Electric Modicon M241, M251, and M262
View CSAF Summary Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition on the product. The following versions of Schneider Electric Modicon M241, M251, and M262 are affected: Modicon M241 versions prior to 5.4.13.12 Modicon_Controller_M241 Modicon M251 versions prior to 5.4.13.12 Modicon_Controller_M251 Modicon M262 versions prior to 5.4.10.12 Modicon_Controller_M262 CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 5.3 Schneider Electric Schneider Electric Modicon M241, M251, and M262 Improper Resource Shutdown or Release Background Critical Infrastructure Sectors: Commercial Facilities, Critical Manufacturing, Energy Countries/Areas Deployed: Worldwide Company Headquarters Location: France Vulnerabilities Expand All + CVE-2025-13901 CWE-404 Improper Resource Shutdown or Release vulnerability exists that could cause partial Denial of Service on Machine Expert protocol when an unauthenticated attacker sends malicious payload to occupy active communication channels. View CVE Details Affected Products Schneider Electric Modicon M241, M251, and M262 Vendor: Schneider Electric Product Version: Schneider Electric Modicon M241 versions prior to 5.4.13.12: Modicon_Controller_M241, Schneider Electric Modicon M251 versions prior to 5.4.13.12: Modicon_Controller_M251, Schneider Electric Modicon M262 versions prior to 5.4.10...
Mar 19, 2026·CISA Advisories