Insufficient verification of data authenticity in OMRON NJ/NX series

1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity

EUVDB-ID: #VU89853

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-33687

CWE-ID: CWE-345 - Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity. A remote attacker can alter a user program, leading to the affected product may not be able to detect the alteration.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

NJ-series Machine Automation Controller: All versions

NX-series Machine Automation Controller: All versions

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:h:omron:nj-series_machine_automation_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:h:omron:nx-series_machine_automation_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU92504444/index.html
https://www.fa.omron.co.jp/product/security/assets/pdf/en/OMSR-2024-004_en.pdf

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.