CVE-2023-22804 CVE-2023-22804
An attacker can create privileged accounts on LS Electric XBC-DN32U PLCs due to missing authentication, leading to device takeover.
- 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-2023-22804?
CVE-2023-22804 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in LS Electric XBC-DN32U, published on 15 Feb 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U with operating system version 01.80 is missing authentication to create users on the PLC. This could allow an attacker to create and use an account with elevated privileges and take control of the device.
Weakness: CWE-306
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-22804?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ls-Electric Xbc-Dn32u Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22804?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-22804 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-2023-22804 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-22804 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in LS Electric XBC-DN32U
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2v8q-fhx5-gwp2.