#VU64800 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Omron products - CVE-2022-31204

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64800

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31204

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SYSMAC CS1
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SYSMAC CJ2M
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SYSMAC CJ2H
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SYSMAC CP1E
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SYSMAC CP1H
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
SYSMAC CP1L
Hardware solutions / Routers & switches, VoIP, GSM, etc
CX-Programmer
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Omron

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SYSMAC CS1: before 4.1

SYSMAC CJ2M: before 2.1

SYSMAC CJ2H: before 1.5

SYSMAC CP1E: before 1.30

SYSMAC CP1H: before 1.30

SYSMAC CP1L: before 1.10

CX-Programmer: before 9.6

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External links
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-179-02

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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.