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CVE-2018-7822

5.5 · MEDIUM

An Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276) vulnerability exists in SoMachine Basic, all versions, and Modicon M221(all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.10.0.0) which could cause unauth…

Published May 22, 2019CWE-276EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2018-7822 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276) vulnerability exists in SoMachine Basic, all versions, and Modicon M221(all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.10.0.0) which could cause unauthorized access to SoMachine Basic resource files when logged on the system hosting SoMachine Basic.

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-2018-7822?

CVE-2018-7822 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-7822?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-7822?

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.

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