CVE-2026-15688 (GCVE-0-2026-15688)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2026-09-17 08:15
Modified
2026-10-09 00:45
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EPSS score ?
CWE
- CWE-303 - Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm
Summary
Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric GX Works3 and Motion Control Setting allows a local attacker to successfully authenticate even with an invalid block password by executing the affected product and modifying part of the executable module in memory, and thereby may be able to view, tamper with, destroy, or delete control programs.
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Impacted products
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| Mitsubishi Electric Corporation | GX Works3 |
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