Description
Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components do not restrict the number of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckhoff | Embedded PC Images | < October 22, 2014 | October 22, 2014 |
| Beckhoff | TwinCAT Components featuring Automation Device Specification (ADS) communication | All | — |
Advisories 1
- ICSA-16-278-02 Beckhoff Embedded PC Images and TwinCAT Components Vulnerabilities CISA ICS & IT advisories · Jun 9, 2025
References
- 93349 vdb-entry
- https://download.beckhoff.com/download/document/product-security/Advisories/advisory-2014-001.pdf
- https://download.beckhoff.com/download/document/product-security/Advisories/advisory-2014-002.pdf
- https://download.beckhoff.com/download/document/product-security/Advisories/advisory-2014-003.pdf
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-16-278-02
- https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2016/icsa-16-278-02.json