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CVE-2023-6408NVD status: Analyzed

Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*): Improper Enforcement of Message Integrity During Transmission in a Communication Channel

CVE-2023-6408 is a high-severity improper enforcement of message integrity during transmission in a communication channel vulnerability in Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*) from Schneider Electric, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*) versions: Versions prior to sv3.60. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.

Next patch cycle

High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.

What to do

  1. Update modicon_m580_bmep585040_firmware to 4.20 or a later version.
  2. Update modicon_m340_bmxp342030h_firmware to 3.60 or a later version.
  3. Update Modicon M340 Bmxp341000 Firmware to 3.60 or a later version.
  4. Read the advisory on download.schneider-electric.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
  5. Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.

Affected products and versions

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed in
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*)Versions prior to sv3.60Not stated
Schneider ElectricModicon M580 CPU (part numbers BMEP* and BMEH*, excluding M580 CPU Safety)Versions prior to sv4.20Not stated
Schneider ElectricModicon M580 CPU Safety (part numbers BMEP58*S and BMEH58*S)All VersionsNot stated
Schneider ElectricEcoStruxure Control ExpertVersions prior to v16.0Not stated
Schneider ElectricEcoStruxure Process ExpertVersions prior to v2023Not stated
Schneider Electricmodicon_m580_bmep585040_firmwarebefore 4.204.20
Schneider Electricmodicon_m340_bmxp342030h_firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider Electricmodicon_m580_bmeh586040s_firmwareall versionsNot stated
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp341000 Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp341000h Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp342000 Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp342010 Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp3420102 Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp3420102cl Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp342020 Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp342020h Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp342030 Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp3420302 Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp3420302cl Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M340 Bmxp3420302h Firmwarebefore 3.603.60
Schneider ElectricModicon M580 Bmep581020 Firmwarebefore 4.204.20
Schneider ElectricModicon M580 Bmep581020h Firmwarebefore 4.204.20
Schneider ElectricModicon M580 Bmep582020 Firmwarebefore 4.204.20
Schneider ElectricModicon M580 Bmep582020h Firmwarebefore 4.204.20
Schneider ElectricModicon M580 Bmep582040 Firmwarebefore 4.204.20

Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE; 24 further products are omitted here. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.

How the severity score breaks down

Attack vector
NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
Attack complexity
HighSuccess depends on conditions outside the attacker's control.
Privileges required
NoneNo account or login is needed.
User interaction
NoneNo action by a victim is required.
Scope
UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
Confidentiality
HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
Integrity
HighData or code can be modified at will.
Availability
HighThe component can be taken down completely.

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.

Scoring systemScoreSeverityScored by
CVSS 3.18.1HighCNA (se.com)
CVSS 3.18.1HighNVD

Official description

CWE-924: Improper Enforcement of Message Integrity During Transmission in a Communication Channel vulnerability exists that could cause a denial of service and loss of confidentiality, integrity of controllers when conducting a Man in the Middle attack.

Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.

The underlying weakness: Improper Enforcement of Message Integrity During Transmission in a Communication Channel

The product establishes a communication channel with an endpoint and receives a message from that endpoint, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the message was not modified during transmission.

More Improper Enforcement of Message Integrity During Transmission in a Communication Channel vulnerabilities (CWE-924)

Timeline

  1. CVE record published.
  2. CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
  3. Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).

References

Other vulnerabilities in Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*)

All Modicon M340 CPU (part numbers BMXP34*) vulnerabilities

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