CVE-2018-8840

Description

A remote attacker could send a carefully crafted packet in InduSoft Web Studio v8.1 and prior versions, and/or InTouch Machine Edition 2017 v8.1 and prior versions during a tag, alarm, or event related action such as read and write, which may allow remote code execution.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 38.92% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory schneider-electric.com Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov Third-Party Advisory tenable.com
Affected: ICS-CERT Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8840?
CVE-2018-8840 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8840?
To fix CVE-2018-8840, 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-2018-8840 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-8840 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~39% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8840?
CVE-2018-8840 affects ICS-CERT Schneider Electric InduSoft Web Studio and InTouch Machine Edition.
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