Vulnerability · Published Apr 4, 2022 · Assigned by icscert
CVE-2021-32982Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
High 7.5
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs from Automation Direct. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 51% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.5High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 48.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs with firmware prior to v3.00 passwords are sent as plaintext during unlocking and project transfers. An attacker who has network visibility can observe the password exchange.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Automation Direct | CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs | unspecified – before 3.00 |
Weakness: CWE-319 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-166-02 x_refsource_CONFIRM