Unauthorized Access Vulnerability in LCDS Laquis SCADA by ICS-CERT
CVE-2018-18998

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Ics-cert

Status
Lcds Laquis Scada
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2019

What is CVE-2018-18998?

The LCDS Laquis SCADA system, versions prior to 4.1.0.4150, contains hard coded credentials which can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access with elevated privileges. This vulnerability poses a significant risk as it allows malicious actors to manipulate the SCADA system, potentially leading to serious security breaches and disruptions in operational integrity. Users are advised to upgrade to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

LCDS Laquis SCADA All versions prior to version 4.1.0.4150

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-015-01
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106634
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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

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