CVE-2019-6852

Description

A CWE-200: Information Exposure vulnerability exists in Modicon Controllers (M340 CPUs, M340 communication modules, Premium CPUs, Premium communication modules, Quantum CPUs, Quantum communication modules - see security notification for specific versions), which could cause the disclosure of FTP hardcoded credentials when using the Web server of the controller on an unsecure network.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com Vendor Advisory se.com
Affected: Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers (M340 CPUs, M340 communication modules, Premium CPUs, Premium communication modules, Quantum CPUs, Quantum communication modules - see security notification for specific versions)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.schneider-electric.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-281-02/ not applicable vendor advisory
https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-316-02%20/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-6852?
CVE-2019-6852 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-6852?
To fix CVE-2019-6852, 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-2019-6852 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-6852 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-2019-6852?
CVE-2019-6852 affects Schneider Electric Modicon Controllers (M340 CPUs, M340 communication modules, Premium CPUs, Premium communication modules, Quantum CPUs, Quantum communication modules - see security notification for specific versions).
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