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Critical · 9.8 CVE-2021-32986 EUVD-2021-19707GHSA-j37w-8jcg-6mcp

Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel

Published Apr 4, 2022 · Updated Apr 16, 2025 · Assigned by icscert

Description

After Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs with firmware prior to v3.00 is unlocked by an authorized user, the unlocked state does not timeout. If the programming software is interrupted, the PLC remains unlocked. All subsequent programming connections are allowed without authorization. The PLC is only relocked by a power cycle, or when the programming software disconnects correctly.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Automation Direct CLICK PLC CPU Modules: C0-1x CPUs unspecified – < 3.00 3.00

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