SB2023060704 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R Series/iQ-F Series, EtherNet/IP Modules and EtherNet/IP



SB2023060704 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC iQ-R Series/iQ-F Series, EtherNet/IP Modules and EtherNet/IP

Published: June 7, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023060704
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.


1) Weak password requirements (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2060)

CWE-ID: CWE-521 - Weak Password Requirements

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to weak password requirements in FTP function on EtherNet/IP module. A remote attacker can access to the module via FTP by dictionary attack or password sniffing.


2) Use of Hard-coded Password (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2061)

CWE-ID: CWE-259 - Use of Hard-coded Password

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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

The vulnerability exists due to use a hard-coded password within the FTP function on EtherNet/IP module. A remote attacker can obtain a hard-coded password and access to the module.


3) Missing Password Field Masking (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2062)

CWE-ID: CWE-549 - Missing Password Field Masking

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to missing password field masking in the EtherNet/IP configuration tool. A remote attacker can gain access to unmasked passwords.


4) Arbitrary file upload (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-2063)

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload in the FTP function on EtherNet/IP module. A remote user can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.


Remediation

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