CVE-2023-22804 (GCVE-0-2023-22804)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-02-15 17:25 – Updated: 2025-01-16 21:56
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
CVE-2023-22804
Summary
LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 is missing authentication to create users on the PLC. This could allow an attacker to create and use an account with elevated privileges and take control of the device.
Severity
9.1 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-01-16 20:56 UTC
CWE
- CWE-306 - Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Assigner
icscert
CNA
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LS Electric | XBC-DN32U |
Affected:
Operating System Version 01.80
|
Date Public
2023-02-09 21:02
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