CVE-2023-22807CWE-284

CVE-2023-22807

Critical · published February 15, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple packet is all it takes to take control of the LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U PLC! That means an attacker could potentially tamper with critical processes without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the head chef forgot to lock the pantry. A sneaky intruder could waltz right in and mess with the recipes—or worse, leave behind some nasty allergens! The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate the PLC, controlling critical machinery and potentially causing havoc in manufacturing systems. With a vulnerability score of 9.8, this could lead to catastrophic failures, safety incidents, and significant financial losses.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the head chef forgot to lock the pantry. A sneaky intruder could waltz right in and mess with the recipes—or worse, leave behind some nasty allergens! This vulnerability arises from the LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U's failure to properly control access over its internal XGT protocol, allowing attackers to send packets that can manipulate the PLC's operation.

What to do

The consequences could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could manipulate the PLC, controlling critical machinery and potentially causing havoc in manufacturing systems. With a vulnerability score of 9.8, this could lead to catastrophic failures, safety incidents, and significant financial losses. Immediately patch the firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability. Review network segmentation to limit exposure and monitor any unusual packet activity on the internal XGT protocol. It’s crucial to implement robust access controls and authentication measures. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll ensure your systems are secured and operating safely. 🛡️

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
0.00668 · 51.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-284 · Improper Access Control
Published
2023-02-15T17:29Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 17:29Z
    CVE-2023-22807
    cvelistv5