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CVE-2020-25178: Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF5 Runtime Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

First published: Fri Mar 18 2022(Updated: )

ISaGRAF Workbench communicates with Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime Versions 4.x and 5.x using TCP/IP. This communication protocol provides various file system operations, as well as the uploading of applications. Data is transferred over this protocol unencrypted, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to upload, read, and delete files.

Credit: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rockwell Automation AADvance Controller
Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Free Runtime in ISaGRAF6 Workbench
Rockwell Automation Micro800
Schneider Electric Easergy T300 Firmware<=2.7.1
Schneider Electric Easergy T300 Firmware
Schneider-electric Easergy C5<1.1.0
Schneider Electric Easergy C5
Schneider-electric Micom C264 Firmware<d6.1
Schneider-electric Micom C264 Firmware
Schneider Electric PACIS GTW Firmware=5.1
Schneider Electric PACIS GTW Firmware=5.2
Schneider Electric PACIS GTW Firmware=6.1
Schneider Electric PACIS GTW Firmware=6.3
Schneider Electric PACIS GTW Firmware=6.3
Schneider-electric Pacis Gtw Firmware
Schneider-electric Saitel Dp<=11.06.21
Saitel DP
Schneider Electric Epas GTW Firmware=6.4
Schneider Electric Epas GTW Firmware=6.4
Schneider-electric Epas Gtw Firmware
Saitel DR<=11.06.12
Schneider-electric Saitel Dr Firmware
Schneider-electric SCD2200 Firmware<=10024
Schneider Electric CP-3
Schneider Electric MC-31
Rockwell Automation AADvance Controller<=1.40
Isagraf<=6.6.8
Rockwell Automation Isagraf Runtime>=5.0<6.0
Rockwell Automation Micro810 Firmware
Rockwell Automation Micro810
Rockwell Automation Micro820 Firmware
Rockwell Automation Micro820
Rockwell Automation Micro830 Firmware
Rockwell Automation Micro830 Firmware
Rockwell Automation Micro850 Firmware
Rockwell Automation Micro850
Rockwell Automation Micro870 Firmware
Rockwell Automation Micro870
Xylem Multismart Firmware<3.2.0

Remedy

Rockwell Automation recommends users update to ISaGRAF Runtime 5 Version 5.72.00. End users are encouraged to restrict or block access on TCP 1131 and TCP 1132 from outside the industrial control system. Confirm the least-privilege user principle is followed and user/service account access to Runtime's folder location is granted with a minimum amount of rights needed. Rockwell Automation recommends users of affected versions evaluate the mitigations provided and apply the appropriate mitigations to deployed products. Users are encouraged to combine this guidance with the general security guidelines for a comprehensive defense-in-depth strategy. To reduce risk, Rockwell Automation recommends users: Employ proper network segmentation and security controls. Minimize network exposure for all control system devices. Locate control systems behind firewalls. Isolate control systems from other networks when possible. Refer to the Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) Design and Implementation Guide for best practices deploying network segmentation and broader defense-in-depth strategies. Consider using proper network infrastructure controls, such as firewalls, UTM devices, VPN, or other security appliances. Ensure the least-privilege user principle is followed, and user/service account access to Runtime’s folder location is granted with a minimum amount of rights, as needed. Please see publications from Rockwell Automation and Schneider Electric, Xylem, or contact GE for further information about how to mitigate these vulnerabilities in additional affected products.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-25178?

    CVE-2020-25178 has a medium severity rating due to the implications of unencrypted communication.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-25178?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-25178, it is recommended to implement encryption for the TCP/IP communication used by ISaGRAF Workbench.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2020-25178?

    CVE-2020-25178 affects Schneider Electric Easergy T300 and C5 Firmware as well as various Rockwell Automation ISaGRAF Runtime versions.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2020-25178?

    The impact of CVE-2020-25178 is that sensitive data could be exposed during transmission due to unencrypted communications.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-25178?

    A potential workaround for CVE-2020-25178 is to restrict network access to the affected systems to reduce exposure.

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