Insufficient Encryption Vulnerability in WebCTRL by Automated Logic
CVE-2026-24060

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
CVE Published:
20 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-24060?

The WebCTRL system by Automated Logic exhibits a significant vulnerability where service information transmitted via BACnet packets lacks adequate encryption. This flaw allows attackers to sniff, intercept, and potentially modify sensitive data within network traffic. Critical information, including the File Start Position and File Data, can be captured using tools like Wireshark's BACnet dissector. Additionally, the proprietary format utilized by WebCTRL to receive updates from PLCs can be easily intercepted and reverse-engineered, posing serious security risks to the integrity of the system.

Affected Version(s)

WebCTRL Premium Server 0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jonathan Lee, Thuy D. Nguyen, and Neil C. Rowe of the Naval Postgraduate School reported this vulnerability to CISA.
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