CVE-2023-0525: Weak Encryption

Published Aug 3, 2023
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Updated

Weak Encoding for Password vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GT25 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GT23 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GT21 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GOT SIMPLE Series GS25 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GS21 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GT Designer3 Version1 (GOT2000) versions 1.295H and prior and GT SoftGOT2000 versions 1.295H and prior allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain plaintext passwords by sniffing packets containing encrypted passwords and decrypting the encrypted passwords, in the case of transferring data with GT Designer3 Version1(GOT2000) and GOT2000 Series or GOT SIMPLE Series with the Data Transfer Security function enabled, or in the case of transferring data by the SoftGOT-GOT link function with GT SoftGOT2000 and GOT2000 series with the Data Transfer Security function enabled.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Mitsubishi Electric ​GT Designer3 Version1 (GOT2000): v1.295H and prior
Mitsubishi Electric ​GT SoftGOT2000: v1.295H and prior
Mitsubishi Electric ​GOT2000 (Models GT21, GT23, GT25, GT27): v01.49.000 and prior
Mitsubishi Electric ​GOT SIMPLE (Models GS25, GS21): v01.49.000 and prior
Mitsubishielectric Gt Designer3<1.300n
Mitsubishielectric Gt Softgot2000<1.300n
Mitsubishielectric Gt27 Firmware<01.50.000
Mitsubishielectric Gt27
Mitsubishielectric Gt25 Firmware<01.50.000
Mitsubishielectric Gt25
Mitsubishielectric Gt23 Firmware<01.50.000
Mitsubishielectric Gt23
Mitsubishielectric Gt21 Firmware<01.50.000
Mitsubishielectric Gt21
Mitsubishielectric Gs25 Firmware<01.50.000
Mitsubishielectric Gs25
Mitsubishielectric Gs21 Firmware<01.50.000
Mitsubishielectric Gs21

Event History

Aug 3, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:42 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 4, 2023
Data Sourced
12:15 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-0525?

CVE-2023-0525 is a vulnerability in Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27, GT25, GT23, GT21, and GOT SIMPLE Series GS25 that allows weak encoding for passwords.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-0525?

CVE-2023-0525 affects Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GT25 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GT23 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, GT21 model versions 01.49.000 and prior, and GOT SIMPLE Series GS25 model versions 01.49.000 and prior.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-0525?

CVE-2023-0525 has a severity score of 7.5 (high).

4

How can I fix the CVE-2023-0525 vulnerability?

To fix the CVE-2023-0525 vulnerability, update your Mitsubishi Electric Corporation GOT2000 Series GT27, GT25, GT23, GT21, and GOT SIMPLE Series GS25 to version 01.50.000 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-0525?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-0525 at the following references: [CISA Advisory](https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-215-02), [Mitsubishi Electric Corporation PSIRT](https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/en/psirt/vulnerability/pdf/2023-008_en.pdf), [JVN](https://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU95285923/index.html).

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