CVE-2020-7488
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.85%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7488 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability exists which could leak sensitive information transmitted between the software and the Modicon M218, M241, M251, and M258 controllers.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability exists which could leak sensitive information transmitted between the software and the Modicon M218, M241, M251, and M258 controllers.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider-Electric | Ecostruxure Machine Expert | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Somachine | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Somachine Motion | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Modicon M218 Firmware | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Modicon M241 Firmware | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Modicon M251 Firmware | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Modicon M258 Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-105-02Vendor Advisory
- https://www.se.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2020-105-02Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7488?
A CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability exists which could leak sensitive information transmitted between the software and the Modicon M218, M241, M251, and M258 controllers.
How severe is CVE-2020-7488?
CVE-2020-7488 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7488?
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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