Vulnerability Description
A weakness has been identified in mz-automation libiec61850 up to 1.6.1. This issue affects the function checkDataSetAccess of the file src/iec61850/server/mms_mapping/mms_mapping.c of the component MMS Request Handler. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds read. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be used for attacks. Upgrading to version 1.6.2 is capable of addressing this issue. Patch name: 062062daf4cb50c7aa76e01d6fb4d58fc9278a7d. Upgrading the affected component is recommended. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/gff-cw/information/issues/3
- https://github.com/mz-automation/libiec61850/
- https://github.com/mz-automation/libiec61850/commit/062062daf4cb50c7aa76e01d6fb4
- https://github.com/mz-automation/libiec61850/releases/tag/v1.6.2
- https://github.com/mz-automation/libiec61850/security/advisories/GHSA-7v2x-39mw-
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-18583
- https://vuldb.com/submit/844921
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/385412
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/385412/cti
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-18583?
CVE-2026-18583 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A weakness has been identified in mz-automation libiec61850 up to 1.6.1. This issue affects the function checkDataSetAccess of the file src/iec61850/server/mms_mapping/mms_mapping.c of the component M...
How severe is CVE-2026-18583?
CVE-2026-18583 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-18583?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.