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CVE-2019-6527

9.8 · CRITICAL

PR100088 Modbus gateway versions prior to Release R02 (or Software Version 1.1.13166) may allow an attacker to be able to change the password for an admin user who is currently or previously logged…

Published Feb 12, 2019CWE-287EPSS 1.21%

Overview

CVE-2019-6527 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2019 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

PR100088 Modbus gateway versions prior to Release R02 (or Software Version 1.1.13166) may allow an attacker to be able to change the password for an admin user who is currently or previously logged in, provided the device has not been restarted.

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-2019-6527?

CVE-2019-6527 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 12, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2019-6527?

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-2019-6527?

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-2019-6527?

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