CVE-2023-1618 (GCVE-0-2023-1618)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-05-19 04:19 – Updated: 2025-02-12 16:25
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Title
Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in MELSEC WS Series Ethernet Interface Module
Summary
Active Debug Code vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC WS Series WS0-GETH00200 Serial number 2310 **** and prior allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication and illegally log into the affected module by connecting to it via telnet which is hidden function and is enabled by default when shipped from the factory. As a result, a remote attacker with unauthorized login can reset the module, and if certain conditions are met, he/she can disclose or tamper with the module's configuration or rewrite the firmware.
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7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC WS Series WS0-GETH00200 Affected: Serial number 2310 **** and prior
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