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CVE-2019-6849

7.5 · HIGH

A CWE-200: Information Exposure vulnerability exists in Modicon M580, Modicon BMENOC 0311, and Modicon BMENOC 0321, which could cause the disclosure of sensitive information when using specific Mod…

Published Oct 29, 2019CWE-200EPSS 1.71%

Overview

CVE-2019-6849 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 29, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A CWE-200: Information Exposure vulnerability exists in Modicon M580, Modicon BMENOC 0311, and Modicon BMENOC 0321, which could cause the disclosure of sensitive information when using specific Modbus services provided by the REST API of the controller/communication module.

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-2019-6849?

CVE-2019-6849 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 29, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-6849?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-6849?

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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