CVE-2019-6845
CVE-2019-6845 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Modicon M580 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-319.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-319
- Affected product: Schneider-electric Modicon M580 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability exists in Modicon M580, Modicon M340, Modicon Premium , Modicon Quantum (all firmware versions), which could cause the disclosure of information when transferring applications to the controller using Modbus TCP protocol.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-6845?
- A CWE-319: Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information vulnerability exists in Modicon M580, Modicon M340, Modicon Premium , Modicon Quantum (all firmware versions), which could cause the disclosure of information when transferring applications to the controller using Modbus TCP protocol.
- How severe is CVE-2019-6845?
- CVE-2019-6845 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-6845 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-6845?
- CVE-2019-6845 primarily affects Schneider-electric Modicon M580 Firmware. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-6845?
- 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-2019-6845 published?
- CVE-2019-6845 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (23)
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m580_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m340_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmcpc002m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmcpc512k_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmfpp001m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmfpp002m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmfpp004m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmfpp512k_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpc001m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpc002m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpc003m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpc007m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpc01m7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpc768k_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpf004m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpf008m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmfp0128p2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmfp064p2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmfpp224k_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmfpp384k_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpc448k_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpp224k_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:tsxmrpp384k_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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