CVE-2017-14468 Missing authorization in Allen Bradley

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

An attacker can send unauthenticated packets to read or write sensitive data and modify ladder logic on Allen Bradley Micrologix PLCs when the keyswitch is in REMOTE or PROG mode.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-14468?

CVE-2017-14468 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Talos Allen Bradley, published on 5 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An exploitable access control vulnerability exists in the data, program, and function file permissions functionality of Allen Bradley Micrologix 1400 Series B FRN 21.2 and before. A specially crafted packet can cause a read or write operation resulting in disclosure of sensitive information, modification of settings, or modification of ladder logic. An attacker can send unauthenticated packets to trigger this vulnerability. Required Keyswitch State: REMOTE or PROG Description: This ability is leveraged in a larger exploit to flash custom firmware.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14468?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14468?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-14468 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2017-14468 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14468 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-825v-cg5c-3mc8.

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