CVE-2019-6815 Missing authorization in Modicon Quantum - all firmware versions

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can cause denial of service or unauthorized PLC configuration changes via Ethernet/IP due to missing access controls.

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-2019-6815?

CVE-2019-6815 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Modicon Quantum - all firmware versions, published on 22 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Modicon Quantum all firmware versions, CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control vulnerabilities could cause a denial of service or unauthorized modifications of the PLC configuration when using Ethernet/IP protocol.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-6815?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Schneider-Electric Modicon Quantum Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2019-6815?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-6815 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2019-6815 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-6815 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4w3m-xm3w-43g9.

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