#VU53975 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Rockwell Automation Hardware solutions


Published: 2021-06-09 | Updated: 2021-07-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU53975

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25178

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
AADvance Controller
Server applications / Other server solutions
ISaGRAF Free Runtime in ISaGRAF6 Workbench
Server applications / Other server solutions
ISaGRAF Runtime
Server applications / Other server solutions
Micro800
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: Rockwell Automation

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker can upload, read, and delete files.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

AADvance Controller: 1.40

ISaGRAF Free Runtime in ISaGRAF6 Workbench: 6.6.8

Micro800: All versions


External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-20-280-01
http://ics-cert.kaspersky.com/advisories/klcert-advisories/2021/07/13/klcert-20-023-rockwell-automation-isagraf-runtime-information-disclosure-due-to-cleartext-transmission-of-information-over-ixl-protocol


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.


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