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CVE-2018-7790

An Information Management Error vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0). The vulnerability allows unauthorized us...

Published: Aug 29, 2018Updated: May 29, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csafCWE-294
NVD MITRE
9.8CVSSCRITICAL
EPSS Score
2.5%
Top 17.5%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available

Description

This CSAF advisory was extracted from unstructured data and may contain inaccuracies. If you notice any errors, please reach out to the designated contact at CISA CSAF: central@cisa.dhs.gov

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:NAC:LPR:NUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:NAttack Vector
Network
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-294

Affected Products

Modicon M221Schneider ElectricICS / OT / IoT
modicon m221 firmwareschneider-electricICS / OT / IoT
Modicon M221, all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.6.2.0Schneider Electric SE
Embedded
ICS / OT / IoT / plc-scada-hmi
schneider electriccommercialFRICS / OT / IoTaka schneider-electric
schneider-electriccommercialFRICS / OT / IoTaka schneider electric se
schneider electric secommercialFRICS / OT / IoTaka u.motion, pelco sarix professional, modicon m340, premium quantum plcs, bmxnor0200

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Exploitability

Official Patch Available
Workaround Available

MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
Defense Evasion
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References

https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105182/info
securityfocus.com
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2018/icsa-18-240-01.json
raw.githubusercontent.com
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-18-240-01
cisa.gov
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Timeline

Published
Aug 29, 2018
Last Updated
May 29, 2026

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