#VU6699 Authentication bypass in Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400 and Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 - CVE-2017-7903
Published: May 24, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6699
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7903
CWE-ID: CWE-521
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1400
Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100
Software vendor:
Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform brute-force attack.
The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements. A remote attacker can brute-force account passwords and bypass authentication on the system.
Remediation
Update to version 21.00