CVE-2026-3869 is a critical incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm in Schneider Electric Modicon M580 and Modicon M580 Safety programmable logic controllers. The vulnerability occurs when an application project with a lower application level is running on the PLC, allowing authentication protections to be incorrectly enforced. The issue is rated CVSS 4.0 9.2 (Critical).
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An incorrect implementation of an authentication algorithm (CWE-303) in a PLC that can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability when an application project with a lower application level is running on the PLC.
A critical, remotely exploitable incorrect authentication-algorithm implementation vulnerability in Schneider Electric Modicon PLCs. It may allow loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability when a lower-application-level project is running on the PLC.
A critical authentication vulnerability (CVSS 9.2) affecting Schneider Electric Modicon M580 and Modicon M580 Safety controllers.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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