#VU21521 Improper Authentication in Schneider Electric Hardware solutions


Published: 2019-10-03

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21521

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-7760

CWE-ID: CWE-287

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
BMXNOR0200H Ethernet / Serial RTU module
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Modicon Premium
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Modicon Quantum
Hardware solutions / Firmware
Modicon M340
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Schneider Electric

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in CGI functions. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to CGI functions, bypass authentication process and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

BMXNOR0200H Ethernet / Serial RTU module: All versions

Modicon Premium: All versions

Modicon Quantum: All versions

Modicon M340: All versions


External links
http://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-081-02/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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