CVE-2014-2369 in Ns12 Hmi Terminal
Summary
by MITRE
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the web application on Omron NS5, NS8, NS10, NS12, and NS15 HMI terminals 8.1xx through 8.68x allows remote authenticated users to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/07/2025
The CVE-2014-2369 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site request forgery flaw affecting Omron HMI terminals including NS5, NS8, NS10, NS12, and NS15 models running firmware versions 8.1xx through 8.68x. This vulnerability resides within the web application interface of these industrial control devices, creating a significant security risk for operational technology environments. The flaw enables remote authenticated attackers to exploit the authentication mechanisms of legitimate users without their knowledge or consent, potentially leading to unauthorized administrative actions and system compromise.
The technical nature of this CSRF vulnerability stems from the absence of proper anti-CSRF measures within the web application framework of these HMI devices. The vulnerability allows attackers who have already gained authentication access to the system to craft malicious requests that will be executed by authenticated users. This occurs because the web application fails to validate the origin of requests or implement unique tokens that would prevent unauthorized operations from being processed. The unspecified victim scenario suggests that once an attacker establishes a foothold through legitimate authentication, they can leverage this vulnerability to perform actions on behalf of other authenticated users within the same session.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple privilege escalation, as it can compromise the integrity and availability of industrial control systems. In industrial environments where HMI terminals serve as primary interfaces for monitoring and controlling critical processes, unauthorized modifications could lead to production disruptions, safety hazards, or data corruption. The remote exploitation capability means that attackers do not need physical access to the devices, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for networks that are not properly segmented. This threat vector aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 for initial access through web application attacks and T1078 for valid accounts usage, potentially enabling further lateral movement within industrial networks.
Organizations utilizing these Omron HMI terminals should implement immediate mitigation strategies including firmware updates from Omron to address the identified CSRF vulnerability. Network segmentation and access controls should be strengthened to limit exposure of these devices to untrusted networks, while monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect suspicious authentication patterns. The vulnerability demonstrates the importance of implementing proper input validation and anti-CSRF token mechanisms in industrial web applications, aligning with CWE-352 which categorizes cross-site request forgery vulnerabilities. Additionally, regular security assessments of industrial control systems should include web application security testing to identify similar vulnerabilities in other operational technology components that may not be adequately protected against common web-based attack vectors.