Vulnerability identifier: #VU66585

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-2758

CWE-ID: CWE-326

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
LS Electric PLC
Hardware solutions / Firmware
XG5000
Hardware solutions / Firmware

Vendor: LS Electric

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to the passwords are not adequately encrypted during the communication process between the XG5000 software and the affected PLC. A remote attacker can identify and decrypt the affected PLC’s password by sniffing the traffic.

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

Vulnerable software versions

LS Electric PLC: All versions

XG5000: All versions

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/icsa-22-228-02

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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.