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CVE-2022-45789

8.1 · HIGH

A CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay vulnerability exists that could cause execution of unauthorized Modbus functions on the controller when hijacking an authenticated Modbus session.

Published Jan 31, 2023CWE-294EPSS 1.46%

Overview

CVE-2022-45789 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 31, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A CWE-294: Authentication Bypass by Capture-replay vulnerability exists that could cause execution of unauthorized Modbus functions on the controller when hijacking an authenticated Modbus session. Affected Products: EcoStruxure Control Expert (All Versions), EcoStruxure Process Expert (All Versions), Modicon M340 CPU - part numbers BMXP34* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU - part numbers BMEP* and BMEH* (All Versions), Modicon M580 CPU Safety - part numbers BMEP58*S and BMEH58*S (All Versions)

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refdownload.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-010-06&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-010-06_Modicon_Controllers_Security_Notification.pdfRefdownload.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2023-010-06&p_enDocType=Security+and+Safety+Notice&p_File_Name=SEVD-2023-010-06_Modicon_Controllers_Security_Notification.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45789?

CVE-2022-45789 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 31, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-45789?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-45789?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-45789?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2022-45789 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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