CVE-2019-18259CWE-290

In Omron PLC CJ series, all versions and Omron PLC CS series, all versions, an attacker could spoof arbitrary messages or execute commands

published December 16, 2019

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ Spoofing messages might sound like a harmless prank, but it could lead to serious chaos in your Omron PLC systems! ๐Ÿšจ Think of it like a sneaky impersonator at a restaurant who can order anything off the menu without the staff realizing they're not actually the customer โ€” the consequences could be a kitchen in disarray! An attacker could send unauthorized commands that manipulate the PLC's operations, leading to unexpected behavior in industrial processes. This could disrupt production lines or even create safety hazards, putting both equipment and personnel at risk โ€” absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky impersonator at a restaurant who can order anything off the menu without the staff realizing they're not actually the customer โ€” the consequences could be a kitchen in disarray! This vulnerability allows an attacker to spoof arbitrary messages or execute commands on Omron PLC models in the CJ and CS series, undermining the integrity and security of the control systems.

What to do

An attacker could send unauthorized commands that manipulate the PLC's operations, leading to unexpected behavior in industrial processes. This could disrupt production lines or even create safety hazards, putting both equipment and personnel at risk โ€” absolutely devastating! Update your PLC firmware to the latest version as recommended by Omron to close this vulnerability. It's also wise to implement network segmentation and monitor traffic to identify any suspicious activities. Regular security audits can help catch potential issues before they escalate! You've got this! With the right steps, you can secure your systems and maintain control. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02110 ยท 81.6th percentile
Weakness
CWE-290 ยท Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Published
2019-12-16T19:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 DEC 19:19Z
    In Omron PLC CJ series, all versions and Omron PLC CS series, all versions, an attacker could spoof arbitrary messages or execute commands
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