CVE-2018-7792 Weak cryptography in Modicon M221, all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can decode passwords using rainbow tables to gain unauthorized access to Schneider Electric Modicon M221 PLCs.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2018-7792?

CVE-2018-7792 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider Electric SE Modicon M221, all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0, published on 29 Aug 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0). The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to decode the password using rainbow table.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-7792?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Modicon M221 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7792?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-7792 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-7792 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-7792 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7w2v-5m57-6fj5.

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