CVE-2023-40221

Socomec MOD3GP-SY-120K Code Injection

Description

The absence of filters when loading some sections in the web application of the vulnerable device allows potential attackers to inject malicious code that will be interpreted when a legitimate user accesses the web section (MAIL SERVER) where the information is displayed. Injection can be done on parameter MAIL_RCV. When a legitimate user attempts to review NOTIFICATION/MAIL SERVER, the injected code will be executed.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Socomec reports that MODULYS GP (MOD3GP-SY-120K) is an End-of-Life product. Socomec recommends using MODULYS GP2 (M4-S-XXX) instead. MODULYS GP2 (M4-S-XXX) is not affected by the above vulnerabilities.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory cisa.gov
Affected: Socomec MODULYS GP (MOD3GP-SY-120K)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-250-03 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40221?
CVE-2023-40221 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40221?
To fix CVE-2023-40221: Socomec reports that MODULYS GP (MOD3GP-SY-120K) is an End-of-Life product. Socomec recommends using MODULYS GP2 (M4-S-XXX) instead. MODULYS GP2 (M4-S-XXX) is not affected by the above vulnerabilities.
Is CVE-2023-40221 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-40221 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-2023-40221?
CVE-2023-40221 affects Socomec MODULYS GP (MOD3GP-SY-120K).
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