MODBUS Client 'Report Server Information' Request (SCADA) (deprecated)

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 6261

Synopsis

PVS has just observed a Modbus 'Report Server Information' request.

Description

The remote client is running the MODBUS protocol. This protocol is common on SCADA or process control networks. NNM has just observed a Modbus 'Report Server Information' request. This request can be used to query a server for configuration information. This sort of information would enable an attacker to perform future attacks.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 6261

Family: SCADA

Published: 1/6/2012

Updated: 1/16/2019