Rewterz Threat Advisory – ICS: Hitachi Energy IED Connectivity Packages and PCM600 Products Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2022-2513

A vulnerability exists in the Intelligent Electronic Device (IED) Connectivity Package (ConnPack) credential storage function in Hitachi Energy’s PCM600 products in which IED credentials are stored in cleartext inside the PCM600 database. An unauthorized user who gains access to the exported backup file could exploit this vulnerability and obtain IED credentials, which could be used to perform unauthorized modifications, such as loading incorrect configurations, rebooting the IEDs, or causing a denial-of-service condition. 

Impact

Denial of Service

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

• CVE-2022-2513

Affected Vendors

Mitsubishi Electric

Affected Products

• PCM600: v2.11 and previous versions,
• including hotfixes,
• 670 Connectivity Package: versions from 3.0 to 3.4.1,
• 650 Connectivity Package: versions from 1.3 to 2.4.1,
• SAM600-IO Connectivity Package: versions from 1.0 to 1.2,
• GMS600 Connectivity Package: versions from 1.3 to 1.3.1,
• PWC600 Connectivity Package: versions from 1.1 to 1.3

Remediation

Refer to CISA-CERT Advisory for the patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information.

CISA-CERT Advisory