Vulnerability · Published May 26, 2021 · Assigned by schneider
CVE-2021-22731
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity security flaw in Modicon Managed Switch MCSESM* and MCSESP* V8.21 and prior. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.4% (higher than 73% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)1.4%top 27.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password vulnerability exists on Modicon Managed Switch MCSESM* and MCSESP* V8.21 and prior which could cause an unauthorized password change through HTTP / HTTPS when basic user information is known by a remote attacker.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | Modicon Managed Switch MCSESM* and MCSESP* V8.21 and prior | Modicon Managed Switch MCSESM* and MCSESP* V8.21 and prior |
Weakness: CWE-640