CVE-2023-43776: Weak encoding vulnerability in easyE4
Eaton easyE4 PLC offers a device password protection functionality to facilitate a secure connection and prevent unauthorized access. It was observed that the device password was stored with a weak encoding algorithm in the easyE4 program file when exported to SD card (.PRG file ending).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-43776.
What is the severity level of CVE-2023-43776?
The severity level of CVE-2023-43776 is medium with a score of 6.8.
How does CVE-2023-43776 impact Eaton easyE4 PLC?
CVE-2023-43776 impacts Eaton easyE4 PLC by storing the device password with a weak encoding algorithm in the program file when exported to SD card.
What is the affected software by CVE-2023-43776?
The affected software by CVE-2023-43776 includes Eaton Easy-box-e4-ac1, Eaton Easy-box-e4-dc1, Eaton Easy-box-e4-uc1, Eaton Easy-e4-ac-12rc1p, Eaton Easy-e4-ac-12rcx1p, Eaton Easy-e4-ac-16re1p, Eaton Easy E4-ac-8re1p, Eaton Easy-e4-dc-12tc1p, Eaton Easy-e4-dc-12tcx1p, Eaton Easy-e4-dc-16te1p, Eaton Easy-e4-dc-4pe1p, Eaton Easy-e4-dc-6ae1p, Eaton Easy-e4-dc-8te1p, Eaton Easy-e4-uc-12rc1p, Eaton Easy-e4-uc-12rcx1p, Eaton Easy-e4-uc-16re1, Eaton Easy-e4-uc-16re1p, Eaton Easy-e4-uc-8re1p, Eaton Xv-102-a035tqrb-1e4, Eaton Xv-102-a3-57tvrb-1e4, Eaton Xv100-box-e4-dc1, and Eaton Xv100-box-e4-uc1.
How can I fix CVE-2023-43776?
To fix CVE-2023-43776, it is recommended to update the Eaton easyE4 PLC firmware to version 2.03 or higher.