CVE-2023-0027 (GCVE-0-2023-0027)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-03-17 16:52 – Updated: 2025-02-26 18:36
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Rockwell Automation Modbus TCP AOI Server Could Leak Sensitive Information
Summary
Rockwell Automation Modbus TCP Server AOI prior to 2.04.00 is vulnerable to an unauthorized user sending a malformed message that could cause the controller to respond with a copy of the most recent response to the last valid request. If exploited, an unauthorized user could read the connected device’s Modbus TCP Server AOI information.
Severity
5.3 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-26 16:04 UTC
CWE
- CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Automation | Modbus TCP Server Add On Instructions |
Affected:
2.00.00 - 2.00.03
|
guessed |
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