How severe is CVE-2018-7246?

CVE-2018-7246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7246?

CVE-2018-7246 affects Schneider-electric 66074 Mge Network Management Card Transverse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7246?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2018-7246 published?

CVE-2018-7246 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7246

CVE-2018-7246 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric 66074 Mge Network Management Card Transverse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-319.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-319
Affected product: Schneider-electric 66074 Mge Network Management Card Transverse
Published: 2018-04-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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/pas_cont.htm) account data will be sent in cleartext

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7246?: 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/pas_cont.htm) account data will be sent in cleartext
How severe is CVE-2018-7246?: CVE-2018-7246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7246?: CVE-2018-7246 affects Schneider-electric 66074 Mge Network Management Card Transverse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-7246 published?: CVE-2018-7246 was published on 2018-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.schneider-electric.com/en/download/document/SEVD-2018-074-01/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:schneider-electric:66074_mge_network_management_card_transverse:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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