Unencrypted transmission of password hash
Vulnerability Description
The device uses an unencrypted, proprietary protocol for communication. Through this protocol, configuration data is transmitted and device authentication is performed. An attacker can thereby intercept the authentication hash and use it to log into the device using a pass-the-hash attack.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Leonard Lewedei
References
- https://sick.com/psirt
- https://cdn.sick.com/media/docs/1/11/411/Special_information_CYBERSECURITY_BY_SICK_en_IM0084411.PDF
- https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices
- https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1
- https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0004.pdf
- https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0004.json
- https://github.security.telekom.com/2025/03/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-sick-dl100.html
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