CVE-2023-5100: Medium severity sick apu0200 firmware vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2023

Updated

Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information in RDT400 in SICK APU allows an unprivileged remote attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information via intercepting network traffic that is not encrypted.

Affected Software

4 affected components

SICK Apu0200 Firmware<4.0.0.6

SICK Apu0200

All of the following

SICK Apu0200 Firmware<4.0.0.6

SICK Apu0200

Remediation

Information

The recommended solution is to update the image to a version >= 4.0.0.6 as soon as possible.

Event History

Oct 9, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:05 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:05 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·01:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5100?

CVE-2023-5100 is a vulnerability that allows an unprivileged remote attacker to retrieve potentially sensitive information by intercepting network traffic that is not encrypted.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5100?

The severity of CVE-2023-5100 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.

What software is affected by CVE-2023-5100?

The affected software is Sick APU0200 Firmware up to version 4.0.0.6.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-5100?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-5100 by intercepting network traffic to retrieve potentially sensitive information.

How can I protect against CVE-2023-5100?

To protect against CVE-2023-5100, ensure encrypted transmission of sensitive information and keep the affected software up to date.