CVE-2023-22804CWE-306

CVE-2023-22804

Critical · published February 15, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
52.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A critical oversight in the LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U could let a crafty attacker create new user accounts without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel where the front desk forgets to check IDs — anyone can walk in, grab a key, and head straight to the penthouse suite. That's the level of access an attacker could gain here! An attacker could create an account with elevated privileges, potentially taking full control of the PLC. With this kind of access, they could manipulate settings, disrupt operations, or even launch a broader attack on the connected network! This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel where the front desk forgets to check IDs — anyone can walk in, grab a key, and head straight to the penthouse suite. That's the level of access an attacker could gain here! This vulnerability arises from a lack of authentication when creating user accounts on the LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U's operating system version 01.80. This oversight allows unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges, compromising the device's integrity.

What to do

An attacker could create an account with elevated privileges, potentially taking full control of the PLC. With this kind of access, they could manipulate settings, disrupt operations, or even launch a broader attack on the connected network! This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences. Immediately update the firmware of your LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U to the latest version to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, review user account management practices to ensure only authorized personnel can create or manage accounts. 🔒 You've got this! With these steps, you'll be strengthening your defenses and keeping your system safe in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00708 · 52.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-306 · Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Published
2023-02-15T17:25Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 17:25Z
    CVE-2023-22804
    cvelistv5