CVE-2016-8370

7.5 HIGH

Published: February 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

An issue was discovered in Mitsubishi Electric Automation MELSEC-Q series Ethernet interface modules QJ71E71-100, all versions, QJ71E71-B5, all versions, and QJ71E71-B2, all versions. Weakly encrypted passwords are transmitted to a MELSEC-Q PLC.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94632

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-03

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Mitigation Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94632

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-03

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mitigation Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

1.3%

67th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

Affected Vendors

mitsubishielectric

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