CVE-2022-4048 CODESYS V3 prone to Inadequate Encryption Stregth

High 7.7 Published Updated

An unauthenticated local attacker can access and manipulate encrypted boot application code due to inadequate encryption strength in CODESYS V3.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-4048?

CVE-2022-4048 is a high-severity vulnerability in CODESYS Development System V3, published on 15 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Inadequate Encryption Strength in CODESYS Development System V3 versions prior to V3.5.18.40 allows an unauthenticated local attacker to access and manipulate code of the encrypted boot application.

Weakness: CWE-326

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-4048?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Codesys Development System V3.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-4048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-4048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-4048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hxgf-g28h-m63f.

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