#VU14553 Information management error in Modicon M221 - CVE-2018-7790
Published: August 29, 2018 / Updated: August 29, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU14553
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7790
CWE-ID: CWE-199
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Modicon M221
Modicon M221
Software vendor:
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to information management error. A remote attacker can connect to a Modicon M221, upload the original program from the PLC and replay authentication sequences.
Remediation
Update to version 1.6.2.0.