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CODESYS: Missing Brute-Force protection in CODESYS Development System

VDE-2023-023
Last update
08/03/2023 13:08
Published at
08/03/2023 13:08
Vendor(s)
CODESYS GmbH
External ID
VDE-2023-023
CSAF Document

Summary

The CODESYS Development System does not limit the number of attempts to guess the password within an import dialog.

Impact

A limited amount of information can be obtained by a local attacker if the brute-force attack was successful.

Affected Product(s)

Model no. Product name Affected versions
CODESYS Development System <3.5.19.20 CODESYS Development System <3.5.19.20

Vulnerabilities

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Published
09/22/2025 14:57
Weakness
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CWE-307)
Summary

A missing Brute-Force protection in CODESYS Development System prior to 3.5.19.20 allows a local attacker to have unlimited attempts of guessing the password within an import dialog.

References

Remediation

Update the CODESYS Development System to version 3.5.19.20.
The CODESYS Development System can be downloaded and installed directly with the CODESYS Installer or be downloaded from the CODESYS Store.
Alternatively, you will find further information on obtaining the software update in the CODESYS Update area

Revision History

Version Date Summary
1 08/03/2023 13:08 Initial revision.