CVE-2021-22731

Description

Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability exists on Modicon Managed Switch MCSESM* and MCSESP* V8.21 and prior which could cause an unauthorized password change through HTTP / HTTPS when basic user information is known by a remote attacker.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.01% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory schneider-electric.com
Affected: n/a Modicon Managed Switch MCSESM* and MCSESP* V8.21 and prior
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2021-130-01 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-22731?
CVE-2021-22731 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-22731?
To fix CVE-2021-22731, 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-2021-22731 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-22731 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-22731?
CVE-2021-22731 affects n/a Modicon Managed Switch MCSESM* and MCSESP* V8.21 and prior .
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