CVE-2018-7823

Name: CVE-2018-7823
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-22T20:29:01.12+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-7823 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A Environment (CWE-2) vulnerability exists in SoMachine Basic, all versions, and Modicon M221(all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.10.0.0) which could cause remote launch of SoMachine Basic when sending crafted ethernet message.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Environment (CWE-2) vulnerability exists in SoMachine Basic, all versions, and Modicon M221(all references, all versions prior to firmware V1.10.0.0) which could cause remote launch of SoMachine Basic when sending crafted ethernet message.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Somachine Basic	All versions
Schneider-Electric	Modicon M221 Firmware	< 1.10.0.0

References

https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-045-01/Vendor Advisory
https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-045-01/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-7823?

How severe is CVE-2018-7823?

CVE-2018-7823 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7823?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST