CVE-2023-6448 Unitronics Vision PLC and HMI Insecure Default Password

Exploited in the wild Critical 9.8 Published Updated

An unauthenticated attacker can use a default administrative password to take full control of Unitronics VisiLogic systems.

Exploited in the wild
Since 11 Dec 2023
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-6448?

CVE-2023-6448 is a critical vulnerability in Unitronics VisiLogic, published on 5 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unitronics VisiLogic before version 9.9.00, used in Vision and Samba PLCs and HMIs, uses a default administrative password. An unauthenticated attacker with network access can take administrative control of a vulnerable system.

Weakness: CWE-798, CWE-1188

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-6448?

It affects 17 products.

Products include Unitronics Samba 3.5 Firmware, Unitronics Samba 4.3 Firmware, Unitronics Samba 7 Firmware, Unitronics Visilogic, Unitronics Vision1040 Firmware, Unitronics Vision120 Firmware and 11 more.

How do I fix CVE-2023-6448?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-6448 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 18 Dec 2023.

Is CVE-2023-6448 being exploited?

Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2023-6448 in the wild since at least 11 Dec 2023.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3r8p-3x67-72v8.

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