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CVE-2018-7810

6.1 · MEDIUM

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability exists in the embedded web servers in all Modicon M340, Premium, Quantum PLCs and BMXNOR0200 al…

Published Nov 30, 2018CWE-79EPSS 0.90%

Overview

CVE-2018-7810 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 30, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability exists in the embedded web servers in all Modicon M340, Premium, Quantum PLCs and BMXNOR0200 allowing an attacker to craft a URL containing JavaScript that will be executed within the user's browser, potentially impacting the machine the browser is running on.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7810?

CVE-2018-7810 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 30, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-7810?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-7810?

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-2018-7810?

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