Description
Beckhoff Embedded PC images before 2014-10-22 and Automation Device Specification (ADS) TwinCAT components do not restrict the number of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 9.1/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Beckhoff | Embedded PC Images | < October 22, 2014 |
| Beckhoff | TwinCAT Components featuring Automation Device Specification (ADS) communication | All |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93349
- https://download.beckhoff.com/download/document/product-security/Advisories/advisory-2014-001.pdf
- https://download.beckhoff.com/download/document/product-security/Advisories/advisory-2014-002.pdf
- https://download.beckhoff.com/download/document/product-security/Advisories/advisory-2014-003.pdf
- https://github.com/cisagov/CSAF/blob/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2016/icsa-16-278-02.json
- https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-16-278-02
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93349
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-278-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 5, 2016
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified