Schneider Electric’s Modicon Controllers: Vulnerabilities Unleashed – Patch Now or Brace for Chaos!

View CSAF: Schneider Electric’s Modicon Controllers are having a “bad hair day” with vulnerabilities like improper input validation and cross-site scripting. These flaws could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions. It’s time to give these controllers a firmware makeover with the latest updates!

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Looks like Schneider Electric’s Modicon Controllers just got an invite to the vulnerability party and they’re bringing Improper Input Validation and Cross-site Scripting as their plus-ones. Hope they brought a firewall as a gift!

Key Points:

  • Schneider Electric’s Modicon Controllers have multiple vulnerabilities including improper input validation and cross-site scripting.
  • The vulnerabilities can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service attacks.
  • Affected products include various versions of Modicon Controllers, notably M241, M251, M262, M258, and LMC058.
  • Mitigation measures include software updates, network segmentation, and the use of VPNs for secure access.
  • No known public exploitation targeting these vulnerabilities has been reported yet.

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