CVE-2022-2660CWE-321

Delta Industrial Automation DIALink versions 1.4.0.0 and prior are vulnerable to the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key which could allow an attacker to…

Critical · published December 13, 2022

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A hard-coded cryptographic key in Delta Industrial Automation DIALink could let attackers decrypt sensitive data with astonishing ease! Think of it like a treasure chest with a key taped to the inside—anyone who finds that key can unlock the treasure without a second thought. This flaw makes the sensitive data as accessible as candy at a kid's birthday party! An attacker could stride right in and access confidential machine data, potentially wreaking havoc on operations and jeopardizing sensitive information. This could lead to significant financial losses and operational disruptions, making it absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a treasure chest with a key taped to the inside—anyone who finds that key can unlock the treasure without a second thought. This flaw makes the sensitive data as accessible as candy at a kid's birthday party! This vulnerability stems from a hard-coded cryptographic key in versions 1.4.0.0 and prior, which allows unauthorized decryption of sensitive data stored within the DIALink system.

What to do

An attacker could stride right in and access confidential machine data, potentially wreaking havoc on operations and jeopardizing sensitive information. This could lead to significant financial losses and operational disruptions, making it absolutely devastating! Immediately update to the latest version of DIALink to eliminate this vulnerability. Ensure that cryptographic keys are not hard-coded and instead utilize secure key management practices. Regularly audit your security configurations to prevent such exposures in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll lock down your systems like a pro! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00657 · 50.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-321 · Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Published
2022-12-13T21:26Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 21:26Z
    Delta Industrial Automation DIALink versions 1.4.0.0 and prior are vulnerable to the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key which could allow an attacker to…
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