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Modicon M221 Firmware CVE-2020-7565

HIGH
Inadequate Encryption Strength (CWE-326)
2020-11-19 cybersecurity@se.com
7.3
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures
ASVS 5.0
V11 - Cryptography Encryption strength requirements
Impact

CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: adjacent network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.02%.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

Successful exploitation could compromise the high-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

A CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability exists in Modicon M221 (all references, all versions) that could allow the attacker to break the encryption key when the attacker has captured. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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Technical ContextAI · show details

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-326. A CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability exists in Modicon M221 (all references, all versions) that could allow the attacker to break the encryption key when the attacker has captured the traffic between EcoStruxure Machine - Basic software and Modicon M221 controller. Affected products include: Schneider-Electric Modicon M221 Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 7.3 HIGH
AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

A CWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability exists in Modicon M221 (all references, all versions) that could allow the attacker to break the encryption key when the attacker has captured the traffic between EcoStruxure Machine - Basic software and Modicon M221 controller.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 95% exploitable
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Controlled
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Medium

Priority Score

36
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +36
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:modicon_m221_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2018-7790 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 29

An Information Management Error vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all references, all v

CVE-2020-7489 CRITICAL
9.8 Apr 22

A CWE-74: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection') vulnerabili

CVE-2018-7791 CRITICAL
9.8 Aug 29

A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all ref

CVE-2019-6820 HIGH
8.2 May 22

A CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function vulnerability exists which could cause a modification of device

CVE-2018-7789 HIGH
7.5 Aug 29

An Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 produc

CVE-2018-7821 HIGH
7.5 May 22

An Environment (CWE-2) vulnerability exists in SoMachine Basic, all versions, and Modicon M221(all references, all versi

CVE-2019-10953 HIGH
7.5 Apr 17

ABB, Phoenix Contact, Schneider Electric, Siemens, WAGO - Programmable Logic Controllers, multiple versions. Rated high

CVE-2018-7792 HIGH
7.5 Aug 29

A Permissions, Privileges, and Access Control vulnerability exists in Schneider Electric's Modicon M221 product (all ref

CVE-2020-7566 HIGH
7.3 Nov 19

A CWE-334: Small Space of Random Values vulnerability exists in Modicon M221 (all references, all versions) that could a

CVE-2020-7567 MEDIUM
5.7 Nov 19

A CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability exists in Modicon M221 (all references, all versions) that

CVE-2020-28214 MEDIUM
5.5 Dec 11

A CWE-760: Use of a One-Way Hash with a Predictable Salt vulnerability exists in Modicon M221 (all references, all versi

CVE-2020-7568 MEDIUM
4.3 Nov 19

A CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor vulnerability exists in Modicon M221 (all referenc

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