CVE-2020-7498

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.36%

Last modified

CVE-2020-7498 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists in the Unity Loader and OS Loader Software (all versions). The fixed credentials are used to simplify file transfer. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists in the Unity Loader and OS Loader Software (all versions). The fixed credentials are used to simplify file transfer. Today the use of fixed credentials is considered a vulnerability, which could cause unauthorized access to the file transfer service provided by the Modicon PLCs. This could result in various unintended results.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Schneider-ElectricOs LoaderAll versions
Schneider-ElectricUnity LoaderAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-7498?
A CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists in the Unity Loader and OS Loader Software (all versions). The fixed credentials are used to simplify file transfer. Today the use of fixed credentials is considered a vulnerability, which could cause unauthorized access to the file transfer service provided by the Modicon PLCs. This could result in various unintended results.
How severe is CVE-2020-7498?
CVE-2020-7498 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7498?
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