CVE-2021-22681 - Rockwell Multiple Products Insufficient Protected Credentials Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Rockwell Multiple Products Insufficient Protected Credentials Vulnerability

Description

Multiple Rockwell products contain an insufficient protected credentials vulnerability. Studio 5000 Logix Designer software may allow a key to be discovered. This key is used to verify Logix controllers are communicating with Rockwell Automation design software. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an unauthorized application to connect with Logix controllers. To leverage this vulnerability, an unauthorized user would require network access to the controller.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://support.rockwellautomation.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1130301/~/cve-2021-22681%3A-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-found-in-logix-controllers-

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-21-056-03

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-22681

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