An attacker with access to the project file could use the exposed
credentials to impersonate users, escalate privileges, or gain
unauthorized access to systems and services. The absence of robust
encryption or secure handling mechanisms increases the likelihood of
this type of exploitation, leaving sensitive information more
vulnerable.
Advisories

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Fixes

Solution

AutomationDirect recommends that users update CLICK PLUS and firmware to V3.90.


Workaround

If the update cannot be applied right away, the following compensating controls are recommended until the upgrade can be performed: * Network Isolation – Disconnect the CLICK PLUS PLC from external networks (e.g., the internet or corporate LAN) to reduce exposure. * Secure Communications – Use only trusted, dedicated internal networks or air-gapped systems for device communication. * Access Control – Restrict both physical and logical access to authorized personnel only. * Application Whitelisting – Configure whitelisting so that only trusted, pre-approved applications are allowed to run. Block any unauthorized software. * Endpoint Protection – Use antivirus or EDR tools and configure host-based firewalls to block unauthorized access attempts. * Logging & Monitoring – Enable and regularly review system logs to detect suspicious or unauthorized activity. * Backup & Recovery – Maintain secure, tested backups of the PLC and its configurations to minimize downtime in case of an incident. * Ongoing Risk Assessment – Continuously evaluate risks associated with running outdated firmware and adjust compensating measures accordingly.

History

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description An attacker with access to the project file could use the exposed credentials to impersonate users, escalate privileges, or gain unauthorized access to systems and services. The absence of robust encryption or secure handling mechanisms increases the likelihood of this type of exploitation, leaving sensitive information more vulnerable.
Title AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller Weak Encoding for Password
Weaknesses CWE-261
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N'}


Projects

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: icscert

Published:

Updated: 2026-01-22T22:17:53.763Z

Reserved: 2025-12-09T20:15:49.604Z

Link: CVE-2025-67652

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-01-22T23:15:50.300

Modified: 2026-01-22T23:15:50.300

Link: CVE-2025-67652

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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Weaknesses