Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Rockwell Automation Products
CVE-2017-7898
9.8CRITICAL
What is CVE-2017-7898?
A vulnerability has been identified in Rockwell Automation's Allen-Bradley MicroLogix series that allows unauthorized access through excessive authentication attempts. This issue specifically affects controllers that fail to penalize repeated incorrect password entries, which could lead to brute-force attacks. Users are advised to assess their security protocols to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)
Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 and 1400 Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 and 1400
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
