7.3
CWE
668
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-3670: Codesys: Vulnerability in CODESYS Development System and CODESYS Scripting

First published: Fri Jul 28 2023(Updated: )

In CODESYS Development System 3.5.9.0 to 3.5.17.0 and CODESYS Scripting 4.0.0.0 to 4.1.0.0 unsafe directory permissions would allow an attacker with local access to the workstation to place potentially harmful and disguised scripts that could be executed by legitimate users.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CODESYS Development System>=3.5.9.0<3.5.17.0
CODESYS Scripting>=4.0.0.0<4.1.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-3670?

    CVE-2023-3670 is a vulnerability in CODESYS Development System and CODESYS Scripting that allows attackers with local access to the workstation to execute potentially harmful scripts.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-3670?

    The severity of CVE-2023-3670 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.3.

  • How does CVE-2023-3670 impact CODESYS Development System?

    CVE-2023-3670 impacts CODESYS Development System versions 3.5.9.0 to 3.5.17.0, allowing attackers to place potentially harmful scripts on the workstation that can be executed by legitimate users.

  • How does CVE-2023-3670 impact CODESYS Scripting?

    CVE-2023-3670 impacts CODESYS Scripting versions 4.0.0.0 to 4.1.0.0, allowing attackers to place potentially harmful scripts on the workstation that can be executed by legitimate users.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2023-3670?

    To mitigate CVE-2023-3670, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by CODESYS and ensure proper directory permissions are in place to prevent unauthorized execution of scripts.

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