CVE-2025-67652 AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller Weak Encoding for Password
Weak password encoding in AutomationDirect CLICK PLCs allows attackers with project file access to impersonate users and escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-67652?
CVE-2025-67652 is a medium-severity vulnerability in AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller, published on 22 Jan 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An attacker with access to the project file could use the exposed credentials to impersonate users, escalate privileges, or gain unauthorized access to systems and services. The absence of robust encryption or secure handling mechanisms increases the likelihood of this type of exploitation, leaving sensitive information more vulnerable.
Weakness: CWE-261
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-67652?
How do I fix CVE-2025-67652?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-67652 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2025-67652 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-67652 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cf6r-jpjw-rvwr.