CVE-2018-7824
CVE-2018-7824 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Modbus Serial Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-610.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-610
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Modbus Serial Driver
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource (CWE-610) vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric Modbus Serial Driver (For 64-bit Windows OS:V3.17 IE 37 and prior , For 32-bit Windows OS:V2.17 IE 27 and prior, and as part of the Driver Suite version:V14.12 and prior) which could allow write access to system files available only to users with SYSTEM privilege or other important user files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-7824?
- An Externally Controlled Reference to a Resource (CWE-610) vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric Modbus Serial Driver (For 64-bit Windows OS:V3.17 IE 37 and prior , For 32-bit Windows OS:V2.17 IE 27 and prior, and as part of the Driver Suite version:V14.12 and prior) which could allow write access to system files available only to users with SYSTEM privilege or other important user files.
- How severe is CVE-2018-7824?
- CVE-2018-7824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-7824 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-7824?
- CVE-2018-7824 primarily affects Schneider-electric Modbus Serial Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-7824?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-7824 published?
- CVE-2018-7824 was published on 2019-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:modbus_serial_driver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:driver_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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