Cleartext SMTP Authentication Vulnerability in Rockwell Automation MicroLogix Controllers
CVE-2020-6980

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Rockwellautomation

Status
Rockwell Automation Micrologix 1400 Controllers Series B V21.001 And Prior, Series A, All Versions, Micrologix 1100 Controller, All Versions, Rslogix 500 Software V12.001 And Prior
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 March 2020

What is CVE-2020-6980?

A vulnerability exists in Rockwell Automation MicroLogix controllers where SMTP account data saved within RSLogix 500 can be exposed. A local attacker with access to a project's files may retrieve SMTP server authentication details as they are stored in cleartext. This could lead to unauthorized access to email functionalities, potentially compromising system integrity and confidential communications.

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Affected Version(s)

Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Controllers Series B v21.001 and prior, Series A, all , MicroLogix 1100 Controller, all , RSLogix 500 Software v12.001 and prior Rockwell Automation MicroLogix 1400 Controllers Series B v21.001 and prior, Series A, all versions, MicroLogix 1100 Controller, all versions, RSLogix 500 Software v12.001 and prior

References

https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-070-06
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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