PowerChute Network Shutdown Linux Virtual Machine has been flagged for CVE-2026-31431, CVE-2026-43284

Issue:

The PowerChute Network Shutdown Linux Virtual Machine has been flagged for CVE-2026-31431, CVE-2026-43284.

Product:

PowerChute Network Shutdown

Environment:

PowerChute Network Shutdown Linux Virtual Machine.

Cause:

See https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-31431

See https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-43284

Solution:

Update the Linux system as recommended in the PowerChute Network Shutdown Security Handbook and Installation Guide.

1- To update the system log in to the PowerChute Linux VM as root and run the command dnf update.

2- When the command runs, you will be prompted to accept the update. Note that the update installation packages and upgrade packages will vary.

Released for: Schneider Electric Canada