CVE-2023-0102
Description
LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U OS version 01.80 lacks authentication for its deletion command, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files.
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LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U OS version 01.80 lacks authentication for its deletion command, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files.
Vulnerability
The LS ELECTRIC XBC-DN32U industrial PLC module running operating system version 01.80 lacks authentication checks for its deletion command, allowing unauthorized file deletion [1]. This vulnerability is assigned CVE-2023-0102.
Exploitation
An unauthenticated attacker can remotely send the deletion command to the device over the network without any privileges or user interaction [1]. The attack has low complexity and requires only network access to the PLC.
Impact
Successful exploitation permits the attacker to delete arbitrary files on the PLC, potentially causing denial of service, loss of critical configuration, or system malfunction [1]. The CVSS v3 base score for related vulnerabilities in the advisory is 9.8, indicating high severity.
Mitigation
As of the advisory publication date (February 15, 2023), no patch is available [1]. Users should ensure the device is not exposed to untrusted networks, apply network segmentation, and contact LS ELECTRIC for updates.
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Affected products
2= 01.80+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: = 01.80
- (no CPE)range: 01.80
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
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