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
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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
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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.
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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
