CVE-2023-1834 Rockwell Automation Kinetix 5500 Vulnerable to Open Port Exploitation

Critical 9.4 Published Updated

Attackers can access Kinetix 5500 drives via default open Telnet and FTP ports, bypassing intended security restrictions.

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-2023-1834?

CVE-2023-1834 is a critical vulnerability in Rockwell Automation Kinetix 5500 EtherNet/IP Servo Drive, published on 11 May 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Rockwell Automation was made aware that Kinetix 5500 drives, manufactured between May 2022 and January 2023, and are running v7.13 may have the telnet and FTP ports open by default.  This could potentially allow attackers unauthorized access to the device through the open ports.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1834?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rockwellautomation Kinetix 5500 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1834?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1834 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2023-1834 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1834 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4525-wg6p-34mx.

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