CVE-2023-1618 (GCVE-0-2023-1618)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-05-19 04:19 – Updated: 2025-02-12 16:25
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in MELSEC WS Series Ethernet Interface Module
Summary
Active Debug Code vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC WS Series WS0-GETH00200 Serial number 2310 **** and prior allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and illegally log into the affected module by connecting to it via telnet which is hidden function and is enabled by default when shipped from the factory. As a result, a remote attacker with unauthorized login can reset the module, and if certain conditions are met, he/she can disclose or tamper with the module's configuration or rewrite the firmware.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-02-12 16:24 UTC
CWE
- CWE-489 - Active Debug Code
Assigner
References
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Electric Corporation | MELSEC WS Series WS0-GETH00200 |
Affected:
Serial number 2310 **** and prior
|
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