Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-11311 reports published hardcoded FTP credentials in mySCADA myPRO 7. An attacker who can reach the FTP service on port 2121 could access it, list directories, or upload files. This is concerning for operational environments because file upload capability can affect system integrity.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority for any exposed OT or SCADA environment. The business risk is unauthorized file access or upload on systems tied to operational monitoring. Prioritize discovery and network restriction while confirming vendor-supported fixes.
Technical view
The issue is in myscadagate.exe in mySCADA myPRO 7. Public references describe a hardcoded FTP username and password that allow remote FTP access on TCP port 2121 with directory listing and upload capability. The provided sources do not include CVSS, CWE, vendor patch details, or version scope beyond myPRO 7.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where mySCADA myPRO 7 systems run myscadagate.exe and expose TCP port 2121 to untrusted networks. Internet-facing or broadly reachable OT management networks would raise urgency. The provided data does not confirm other versions or products.
Exploitation context
The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided bundle, so active exploitation is not established. However, public exploit-oriented references exist, including Exploit-DB and a GitHub proof-of-concept repository, which lowers the barrier for misuse.
Researcher notes
The record lacks CVSS, CWE, and formal affected-version detail. Analysis is anchored to the CVE description and public references. Avoid assuming broader product impact. Validation should focus on confirmed mySCADA myPRO 7 assets and reachable FTP service behavior.
Mitigation direction
- Check mySCADA vendor guidance for patched builds or supported remediation.
- Restrict TCP port 2121 to trusted management hosts only.
- Disable the FTP service if it is not operationally required.
- Remove or change the hardcoded account only if vendor-supported.
- Monitor affected hosts for unexpected uploads or file changes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory mySCADA myPRO 7 installations and myscadagate.exe deployments.
- Confirm whether TCP port 2121 is reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review FTP logs for unknown logins, directory listings, and uploads.
- Inspect application directories for unexpected recently modified files.
- Verify any remediation against vendor documentation before deployment.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://emreovunc.com/blog/en/mySCADA-myPRO7-Exploit.pdfCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/EmreOvunc/mySCADA-myPRO-7-Hardcoded-FTP-Username-and-PasswordCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 44656CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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