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CVE-2021-22763

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.84%

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CVE-2021-22763 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability exists in PowerLogic PM55xx, PowerLogic PM8ECC, PowerLogic EGX100 and PowerLogic EGX300 (see security notification for version infromation) that could allow an attacker administrator level access to a device.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability exists in PowerLogic PM55xx, PowerLogic PM8ECC, PowerLogic EGX100 and PowerLogic EGX300 (see security notification for version infromation) that could allow an attacker administrator level access to a device.

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
1.84%

76.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Schneider-ElectricPowerlogic Pm5560 Firmware< 2.7.8
Schneider-ElectricPowerlogic Pm5561 Firmware< 10.7.3
Schneider-ElectricPowerlogic Pm5562 Firmware<= 2.5.4
Schneider-ElectricPowerlogic Pm5563 Firmware< 2.7.8
Schneider-ElectricPowerlogic Pm8ecc FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-22763?
A CWE-640: Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability exists in PowerLogic PM55xx, PowerLogic PM8ECC, PowerLogic EGX100 and PowerLogic EGX300 (see security notification for version infromation) that could allow an attacker administrator level access to a device.
How severe is CVE-2021-22763?
CVE-2021-22763 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-22763?
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