CVE-2023-27396

Description

FINS (Factory Interface Network Service) is a message communication protocol, which is designed to be used in closed FA (Factory Automation) networks, and is used in FA networks composed of OMRON products. Multiple OMRON products that implement FINS protocol contain following security issues -- (1)Plaintext communication, and (2)No authentication required. When FINS messages are intercepted, the contents may be retrieved. When arbitrary FINS messages are injected, any commands may be executed on, or the system information may be retrieved from, the affected device. Affected products and versions are as follows: SYSMAC CS-series CPU Units, all versions, SYSMAC CJ-series CPU Units, all versions, SYSMAC CP-series CPU Units, all versions, SYSMAC NJ-series CPU Units, all versions, SYSMAC NX1P-series CPU Units, all versions, SYSMAC NX102-series CPU Units, all versions, and SYSMAC NX7 Database Connection CPU Units (Ver.1.16 or later)

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.54% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory co.jp Vendor Advisory omron.com
Affected: OMRON Corporation Multiple OMRON products which implement FINS protocol
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References

Link Tags
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-19-346-02 third party advisory not applicable us government resource
https://www.ia.omron.com/product/vulnerability/OMSR-2023-003_en.pdf vendor advisory
https://www.fa.omron.co.jp/product/vulnerability/OMSR-2023-003_ja.pdf vendor advisory
https://jvn.jp/en/ta/JVNTA91513661/ third party advisory
https://jvn.jp/ta/JVNTA91513661/ third party advisory
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-063-03 third party advisory not applicable us government resource
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-179-02 third party advisory not applicable us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-27396?
CVE-2023-27396 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-27396?
To fix CVE-2023-27396, 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-2023-27396 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-27396 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-27396?
CVE-2023-27396 affects OMRON Corporation Multiple OMRON products which implement FINS protocol.
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