CVE-2022-29831 Hardcoded credentials in GX Works3

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can use hard-coded credentials to access project file information for MELSEC safety CPU modules in GX Works3.

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-2022-29831?

CVE-2022-29831 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3, published on 24 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Use of Hard-coded Password vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GX Works3 versions from 1.015R to 1.095Z allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain information about the project file for MELSEC safety CPU modules.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-259

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-29831?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mitsubishielectric Gx Works3.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29831?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-29831 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-29831 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-29831 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5rfm-8gpr-wfq6.

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