CVE-2020-12069: CODESYS V3 prone to Inadequate Password Hashing

Published Dec 26, 2022
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Updated

In CODESYS V3 products in all versions prior V3.5.16.0 containing the CmpUserMgr, the CODESYS Control runtime system stores the online communication passwords using a weak hashing algorithm. This can be used by a local attacker with low privileges to gain full control of the device.

Affected Software

117 affected components
Pilz PMC>=3.0.0<3.5.17
CODESYS Control For Beaglebone<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control For Empc-a\/imx6<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control For Iot2000<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control For Linux<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control For Pfc100<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control For Pfc200<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control For Plcnext<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control For Raspberry Pi<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control Rte V3<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control V3 Runtime System Toolkit<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Control Win V3<3.5.16.0
CODESYS Hmi V3<3.5.16.0
CODESYS V3 Simulation Runtime<3.5.16.0
All of the following
Any of the following
Festo Controller Cecc-d Firmware=2.3.8.0
Festo Controller Cecc-d Firmware=2.3.8.1
Festo Controller Cecc-d
All of the following
Any of the following
Festo Controller Cecc-lk Firmware=2.3.8.0
Festo Controller Cecc-lk Firmware=2.3.8.1
Festo Controller Cecc-lk
All of the following
Any of the following
Festo Controller Cecc-s Firmware=2.3.8.0
Festo Controller Cecc-s Firmware=2.3.8.1
Festo Controller Cecc-s
All of the following
WAGO 750-8217 Firmware
WAGO 750-8217
All of the following
WAGO 750-8216 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8216
All of the following
WAGO 750-8215 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8215
All of the following
WAGO 750-8214 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8214
All of the following
WAGO 750-8213 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8213
All of the following
WAGO 750-8212 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8212
All of the following
WAGO 750-8211 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8211
All of the following
WAGO 750-8210 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8210
All of the following
WAGO 750-8207 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8207
All of the following
WAGO 750-8206 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8206
All of the following
WAGO 750-8204 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8204
All of the following
WAGO 750-8203 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8203
All of the following
WAGO 750-8202 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8202
All of the following
WAGO 750-8102 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8102
All of the following
WAGO 750-8101 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8101
All of the following
WAGO 750-8100 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 750-8100
All of the following
WAGO 762-4201\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4201\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-4202\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4202\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-4203\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4203\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-4204\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4204\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-4205\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4205\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-4205\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4205\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-4206\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4206\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-4206\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4206\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-4301\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4301\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-4302\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4302\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-4303\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4303\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-4304\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4304\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-4305\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4305\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-4306\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-4306\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-5203\/8000-001 Firmware<=03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-5203\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-5204\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-5204\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-5205\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-5205\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-5206\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-5206\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-5303\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-5303\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-5304\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-5304\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-5305\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-5305\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-5306\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-5306\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-6201\/8000-001 Firmware<=03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-6201\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-6202\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-6202\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-6203\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-6203\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-6204\/8000-001 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-6204\/8000-001
All of the following
WAGO 762-6301\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-6301\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-6302\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-6302\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-6303\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-6303\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 762-6304\/8000-002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 762-6304\/8000-002
All of the following
WAGO 752-8303\/8000-0002 Firmware<03.06.19\(18\)
WAGO 752-8303\/8000-0002

Event History

Dec 26, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12069?

The severity of CVE-2020-12069 is classified as medium due to the weak password hashing vulnerability that can be exploited by local attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-12069?

To fix CVE-2020-12069, you should upgrade to CODESYS versions 3.5.17.0 or later that implement stronger password hashing algorithms.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-12069?

CVE-2020-12069 affects various CODESYS V3 products and devices utilizing the CmpUserMgr across multiple versions prior to 3.5.17.0.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-12069?

The impact of CVE-2020-12069 includes the potential for local attackers to gain full control of the affected devices due to weak password storage.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-12069?

There is no known effective workaround for CVE-2020-12069, and upgrading the software is the recommended action.

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