#VU14554 Security restrictions bypass in Modicon M221 - CVE-2018-7791 

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#VU14554 Security restrictions bypass in Modicon M221 - CVE-2018-7791

Published: August 29, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU14554
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7791
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Modicon M221
Software vendor:
Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privileges and access controls. A remote attacker can overwrite the password and upload the original program from the PLC.


Remediation

Update to version 1.6.2.0.

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