How severe is CVE-2018-7838?

CVE-2018-7838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-7838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-7838?

CVE-2018-7838 primarily affects Schneider-electric Bmenoc0301 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-7838?

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

When was CVE-2018-7838 published?

CVE-2018-7838 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-7838

CVE-2018-7838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Bmenoc0301 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Schneider-electric Bmenoc0301 Firmware
Published: 2019-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A CWE-119 Buffer Errors vulnerability exists in Modicon M580 CPU - BMEP582040, all versions before V2.90, and Modicon Ethernet Module BMENOC0301, all versions before V2.16, which could cause denial of service on the FTP service of the controller or the Ethernet BMENOC module when it receives a FTP CWD command with a data length greater than 1020 bytes. A power cycle is then needed to reactivate the FTP service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-7838?: A CWE-119 Buffer Errors vulnerability exists in Modicon M580 CPU - BMEP582040, all versions before V2.90, and Modicon Ethernet Module BMENOC0301, all versions before V2.16, which could cause denial of service on the FTP service of the controller or the Ethernet BMENOC module when it receives a FTP CWD command with a data length greater than 1020 bytes. A power cycle is then needed to reactivate the FTP service.
How severe is CVE-2018-7838?: CVE-2018-7838 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-7838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-7838?: CVE-2018-7838 primarily affects Schneider-electric Bmenoc0301 Firmware. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7838?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2018-7838 published?: CVE-2018-7838 was published on 2019-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.schneider-electric.com/ww/en/download/document/SEVD-2019-190-03

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:bmenoc0301_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep584040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep586040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:bmeh586040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep581020_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep582020_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep582040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep583020_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep583040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep584020_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep585040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_bmep582040s_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:bmeh582040_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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