#VU64872 Use of hard-coded credentials in Omron products - CVE-2022-34151

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64872

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34151

CWE-ID: CWE-798

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
NX7-series Machine Automation Controller
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
NX1-series Machine Automation Controller
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
NJ-series Machine Automation Controller
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
Automation Software Sysmac Studio
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
NA-series Programable Terminal NA5-15W
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
NA-series Programable Terminal NA5-12W
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
NA-series Programable Terminal NA5-9W
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances
NA-series Programable Terminal NA5-7W
Hardware solutions / Other hardware appliances

Vendor: Omron

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain full access to vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of hard-coded credentials in application code. A remote unauthenticated attacker can access the affected system using the hard-coded credentials.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

NX7-series Machine Automation Controller: 1.28

NX1-series Machine Automation Controller: 1.48

NJ-series Machine Automation Controller: 1.48

Automation Software Sysmac Studio: 1.49

NA-series Programable Terminal NA5-15W: 1.15

NA-series Programable Terminal NA5-12W: 1.15

NA-series Programable Terminal NA5-9W: 1.15

NA-series Programable Terminal NA5-7W: 1.15

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External links
https://www.ia.omron.com/product/vulnerability/OMSR-2022-001_en.pdf
https://jvn.jp/en/vu/JVNVU97050784/index.htmlicsa-22-314-08

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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.