CVE-2022-31802

Partial string comparison in CODESYS gateway server

Description

In CODESYS Gateway Server V2 for versions prior to V2.3.9.38 only a part of the the specified password is been compared to the real CODESYS Gateway password. An attacker may perform authentication by specifying a small password that matches the corresponding part of the longer real CODESYS Gateway password.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Vendor Advisory codesys.com
Affected: CODESYS CODESYS Gateway Server V2
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://customers.codesys.com/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=17141&token=17867e35cfd30c77ba0137f9a17b3a557a4b7b66&download= vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-31802?
CVE-2022-31802 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-31802?
To fix CVE-2022-31802, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-31802 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-31802 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-31802?
CVE-2022-31802 affects CODESYS CODESYS Gateway Server V2.
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