CVE-2022-3843 WAGO: Exposure of configuration interface in unmanaged switches

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can access an undocumented configuration interface on WAGO unmanaged switches to read system information and modify limited parameters without authorization.

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-2022-3843?

CVE-2022-3843 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in WAGO Unmanaged Switch 852-111/000-001, published on 16 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In WAGO Unmanaged Switch (852-111/000-001) in firmware version 01 an undocumented configuration interface without authorization allows an remote attacker to read system information and configure a limited set of parameters.

Weakness: CWE-912

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-3843?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wago 852-111\/000-001 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3843?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-3843 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-2022-3843 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-3843 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xvpp-hhff-gp7v.

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