Summary
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in the .sdd files of several SICK products. This vulnerability could allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to gain access to the "Authorized Client" user role, potentially impacting the availability and integrity of the affected SICK products.
Users are strongly urged to change their default passwords immediately.
Vulnerabilities 1
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Critical 9.1
Vulnerability in SICK CLV6xx, SICK Lector6xx and SICK RFx6xx
A vulnerability in the .sdd file allows an attacker to read default passwords stored in plain text within the code. By exploiting these plaintext credentials, an attacker can log into affected SICK products as an “Authorized Client” if the customer has not ch…
Revision history
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#2
Updated Advisory: URL for SICK Operating Guidelines has been updated
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#1
Initial version
References
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SICK PSIRT Security Advisories
https://sick.com/psirt
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SICK Operating Guidelines
https://www.sick.com/media/docs/9/19/719/special_information_sick_operating_guidelines_cybersecurity_by_sick_en_im0106719.pdf
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ICS-CERT recommended practices on Industrial Security
https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices
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CVSS v3.1 Calculator
https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1