Vulnerability identifier: #VU78942
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-261
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
GT Designer3
Client/Desktop applications /
Software for system administration
GOT2000 GT21 model
Server applications /
SCADA systems
GT SoftGOT2000
Server applications /
SCADA systems
GOT2000 GT23 model
Server applications /
SCADA systems
GOT2000 GT25 model
Server applications /
SCADA systems
GOT2000 GT27 model
Server applications /
SCADA systems
GOT SIMPLE GS21 model
Server applications /
SCADA systems
GOT SIMPLE GS25 model
Server applications /
SCADA systems
Vendor: Mitsubishi Electric
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to weak encoding for password in the Data Transfer Security function. A remote attacker can sniff packets containing encrypted passwords and obtain plaintext passwords.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
GT Designer3: 1.295H
GOT2000 GT21 model: 01.49.000
GT SoftGOT2000: 1.295H
GOT2000 GT23 model: 01.49.000
GOT2000 GT25 model: 01.49.000
GOT2000 GT27 model: 01.49.000
GOT SIMPLE GS21 model: 01.49.000
GOT SIMPLE GS25 model: 01.49.000
External links
http://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-215-02
http://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-008_en.pdf
http://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU95285923/index.html
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.