CVE-2018-7792

Description

A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0). The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to decode the password using rainbow table.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: Schneider Electric SE Modicon M221, all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105182 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-235-01/ mitigation vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-7792?
CVE-2018-7792 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-7792?
To fix CVE-2018-7792, 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-2018-7792 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-7792 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-2018-7792?
CVE-2018-7792 affects Schneider Electric SE Modicon M221, all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0.
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