UA Simulation Server: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
CVE-2022-2967 is a high-severity insufficiently protected credentials vulnerability in UA Simulation Server from Prosys OPC, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version 5.3.0-64 as the first without the flaw, so updating UA Simulation Server to that release or later removes the exposure. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Update UA Simulation Server to 5.3.0-64 or a later version.
- Read the advisory on prosysopc.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prosys OPC | UA Simulation Server | before 5.3.0-64 | 5.3.0-64 |
| Prosys OPC | UA Modbus Server | 1.4.18-5 and earlier | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 6.5 | Medium | CNA (hq.dhs.gov) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
Prosys OPC UA Simulation Server version prior to v5.3.0-64 and UA Modbus Server versions 1.4.18-5 and prior do not sufficiently protect credentials, which could allow an attacker to obtain user credentials and gain access to system data.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insufficiently Protected Credentials
The product transmits or stores authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Use an appropriate security mechanism to protect the credentials.
- Make appropriate use of cryptography to protect the credentials.
- Use industry standards to protect the credentials (e.g. LDAP, keystore, etc.).
More Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerabilities (CWE-522)
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Patches and release notes
- cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-22-349-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Recent Insufficiently Protected Credentials vulnerabilities
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 7.8 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
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