CVE-2018-7246: Critical severity Schneider-electric 66074 Mge Network Management Card Transverse vulnerability
A cleartext transmission of sensitive information vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's 66074 MGE Network Management Card Transverse installed in MGE UPS and MGE STS. he integrated web server (Port 80/443/TCP) of the affected devices could allow remote attackers to discover an administrative account. If default on device, it is not using a SSL in settings and if multiple request of the page "Access Control" (IP-address device/ups/pascont.htm) account data will be sent in cleartext
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Ensure the integrated web server uses SSL/TLS for the Access Control page so that multiple requests to the page “Access Control” (IP-address device/ups/pas_cont.htm) do not transmit account data in cleartext.
Schneider Electric 66074 MGE Network Management Card Transverse (integrated web server) SSL usage for Access Control page (pas_cont.htm) = Enable SSL/TLS (default device configuration should not send Access Control account data in cleartext) - Compensating control
Restrict network access to the affected devices’ integrated web server ports (80/443 TCP) so remote attackers cannot reach the “Access Control” function that may reveal an administrative account.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-7246?
CVE-2018-7246 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of cleartext transmission of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7246?
To fix CVE-2018-7246, ensure that sensitive information is transmitted over secure protocols rather than cleartext.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-7246?
CVE-2018-7246 affects the Schneider Electric 66074 MGE Network Management Card Transverse.
Can CVE-2018-7246 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-7246 can be exploited remotely due to vulnerabilities in the integrated web server.
What data is at risk with CVE-2018-7246?
CVE-2018-7246 risks exposing administrative credentials and other sensitive information transmitted in cleartext.