CVE-2020-6984 Weak cryptography in Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Controllers Series B v21.001 and prior, Series A, all versions, MicroLogix 1100 Controller, all versions, RSLogix 500 Software v12.001 and prior

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An attacker can discover the cryptographic function protecting passwords in Rockwell MicroLogix controllers and RSLogix software, potentially bypassing authentication.

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-2020-6984?

CVE-2020-6984 is a critical vulnerability in Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Controllers Series B v21.001 and prior, Series A, all versions, MicroLogix 1100 Controller, all versions, RSLogix 500 Software v12.001 and prior, published on 16 Mar 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Controllers Series B v21.001 and prior, Series A, all versions, MicroLogix 1100 Controller, all versions, RSLogix 500 Software v12.001 and prior, The cryptographic function utilized to protect the password in MicroLogix is discoverable.

Weakness: CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-6984?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1100 Firmware, Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 a Firmware, Rockwellautomation Micrologix 1400 B Firmware, Rockwellautomation Rslogix 500.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6984?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-6984 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-6984 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-6984 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f7cx-mjqx-2qmw.

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