Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Modbus TCP Communication for Industrial Automation Systems
CVE-2025-48466
8.1HIGH
What is CVE-2025-48466?
The vulnerability in Modbus TCP communication allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to send malicious packets, potentially enabling the manipulation of Digital Outputs. This could lead to unauthorized control over relay channels in industrial automation systems, posing serious operational and safety risks. Organizations relying on these systems must implement security measures to mitigate exploitation risks.
Affected Version(s)
Advantech Wireless Sensing and Equipment (WISE) A2.01 B00
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
- 🟡
Public PoC available
- 👾
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Jay Turla
Japz Divino
Jerold Camacho