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CVE-2018-7790

9.8 · CRITICAL

An Information Management Error vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0).

Published Aug 29, 2018CWE-294EPSS 2.48%

Overview

CVE-2018-7790 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 29, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An Information Management Error vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0). The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to replay authentication sequences. If an attacker exploits this vulnerability and connects to a Modicon M221, the attacker can upload the original program from the PLC.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105182Refwww.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-235-01/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/105182Refwww.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-235-01/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7790?

CVE-2018-7790 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 29, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2018-7790?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-7790?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-7790?

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