CVE-2017-9635

low-risk
Published 2018-05-18

Schneider Electric Ampla MES 6.4 provides capability to configure users and their privileges. When Ampla MES users are configured to use Simple Security, a weakness in the password hashing algorithm could be exploited to reverse the user's password. Schneider Electric recommends that users of Ampla MES versions 6.4 and prior should upgrade to Ampla MES version 6.5 as soon as possible.

Do I need to act?

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0.04% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 3.9/10 Low
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Ampla Manufacturing Execution System

Affected Vendors

Schneider-Electric

References (6)

Vendor Advisory http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000118/
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99469
Third Party Advisory https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-05
Vendor Advisory http://software.schneider-electric.com/pdf/security-bulletin/lfsec00000118/
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99469
Third Party Advisory https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-187-05
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low-risk
Severity 10/34 · Low
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal