CVE-2025-58069
AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
5.3CVSSMEDIUM
Description
The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key was discovered in firmware version 3.60 of the Click Plus PLC. The vulnerability relies on the fact that the software contains a hard-coded AES key used to protect the initial messages of a new KOPS session.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:LConfidentialityLow
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
automationdirectcommercialUSICS / OT / IoTaka productivity 1000 p1-540 cpu, productivity 1000 p1-550 cpu, productivity 2000 p2-550 cpu
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-25-266-01
cisa.gov
https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads
automationdirect.com
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2025/icsa-25-266-01.json
raw.githubusercontent.com
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Timeline
Published
Sep 23, 2025
Last Updated
Sep 24, 2025
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