SB2023051927 - Active Debug Code in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC WS Series



SB2023051927 - Active Debug Code in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC WS Series

Published: May 19, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023051927
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Active Debug Code (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-1618)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the hidden telnet function is enabled by default when shipped from the factory. A remote attacker can log into the affected module by connecting to it via telnet.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.