Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishielectric | Melsec Ws0-Geth00200 Firmware | All versions |
| Mitsubishielectric | Melsec Ws0-Geth00200 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU96063959Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-138-02MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-002_en.pdfVendor Advisory
- https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU96063959Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-138-02MitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-002_en.pdfVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-1618?
CVE-2023-1618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 an...
How severe is CVE-2023-1618?
CVE-2023-1618 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-1618?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mitsubishielectric Melsec Ws0-Geth00200 Firmware, Mitsubishielectric Melsec Ws0-Geth00200.