CVE-2018-7240

Description

A vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon Quantum in all versions of the communication modules which could allow arbitrary code execution. An FTP command used to upgrade the firmware of the module can be misused to cause a denial of service, or in extreme cases, to load a malicious firmware.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric SE Modicon Quantum
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-081-01/ vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103541 third party advisory vdb entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-18-086-01 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7240?
CVE-2018-7240 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7240?
To fix CVE-2018-7240, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-7240 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7240 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-7240?
CVE-2018-7240 affects Schneider Electric SE Modicon Quantum.
This platform uses data from the NIST NVD, MITRE CVE, MITRE CWE, First.org and CISA KEV but is not endorsed or certified by these entities. CVE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CVE content is MITRE's CVE web site. CWE is a registred trademark of the MITRE Corporation and the authoritative source of CWE content is MITRE's CWE web site.
© 2025 Under My Watch. All Rights Reserved.