Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability exists in EcoStruxure Control Expert (all versions prior to V15.0 SP1, including all versions of Unity Pro), EcoStruxure Control Expert V15.0 SP1, EcoStruxure Process Expert (all versions, including all versions of EcoStruxure Hybrid DCS), SCADAPack RemoteConnect for x70 (all versions), Modicon M580 CPU (all versions - part numbers BMEP* and BMEH*), Modicon M340 CPU (all versions - part numbers BMXP34*), that could cause unauthorized access in read and write mode to the controller by spoofing the Modbus communication between the engineering software and the controller.

CWE-20: Improper Input Validation vulnerability exists that could cause denial of service of engineering workstation when specific driver interface is invoked locally by an authenticated user with crafted input.

CWE-798: Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to a project file protected with application password when opening the file with EcoStruxure Control Expert.

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.

CWE-522: Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerability exists that could cause unauthorized access to the project file in EcoStruxure Control Expert when a local user tampers with the memory of the engineering workstation.

A CWE-668: Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere vulnerability exists that could cause remote code execution when a valid user visits a malicious link provided through the web endpoints. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Control Expert (V15.1 and above)

A CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management vulnerability exists that could cause a local user to perform a denial of service through the console server service that is part of EcoStruxure Control Expert. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Control Expert (V15.1 and above)

A CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay vulnerability exists that could cause execution of unauthorized Modbus functions on the controller when hijacking an authenticated Modbus session. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Control Expert (All Versions), EcoStruxure Process Expert (All Versions), Modicon M340 CPU - part numbers BMXP34* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU - part numbers BMEP* and BMEH* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU Safety - part numbers BMEP58*S and BMEH58*S (All Versions)

A CWE-754: Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions vulnerability exists that could cause arbitrary code execution, denial of service and loss of confidentiality & integrity when a malicious project file is loaded onto the controller. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Control Expert (All Versions), EcoStruxure Process Expert (All Versions), Modicon M340 CPU - part numbers BMXP34* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU - part numbers BMEP* and BMEH* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU Safety - part numbers BMEP58*S and BMEH58*S (All Versions), Modicon Momentum Unity M1E Processor - 171CBU* (All Versions), Modicon MC80 - BMKC80 (All Versions), Legacy Modicon Quantum - 140CPU65* and Premium CPUs - TSXP57* (All Versions)

A CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer vulnerability exists that could cause a crash of the Control Expert software when an incorrect project file is opened. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Control Expert(V15.1 HF001 and prior).