3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH CODESYS V3 Library Manager (Update A)

Risk Summary

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow malicious content from manipulated libraries to be displayed or executed.

CVEs (1)

Remediations

• 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH continued investigating the issue after Version 3.5.15.0 was released as an initial mitigation. They have released version 3.5.16.0 as a more complete resolution for this vulnerability in all affected CODESYS products.
• Please visit the CODESYS update page for more information on how to obtain the software update: https://www.codesys.com/download/
• Use controllers and devices only in a protected environment to minimize network exposure and ensure that they are not accessible from outside.
• Use firewalls to protect and separate the control system network from other networks.
• Use VPN (virtual private networks) tunnels if remote access is required.
• Activate and apply user management and password features.
• Limit the access to both development and control system by physical means, operating system features, etc.
• Protect both development and control system by using up to date virus detecting solutions. For more information and general recommendations for protecting machines and plants, see also the CODESYS security whitepaper.
• For more information, 3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH has released a security report.

Affected Vendors

Affected Products (1)

Affected Sectors

Critical Manufacturing