AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller up to C0-0x/C0-1x/C2-x/V3.89 Project File weak password encoding

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller up to C0-0x/C0-1x/C2-x/V3.89. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Project File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to weak password encoding. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-67652. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller up to C0-0x/C0-1x/C2-x/V3.89. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Project File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a weak password encoding vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-261. Obscuring a password with a trivial encoding does not protect the password. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed by Dylan Chambers Bourgeois as icsa-26-022-02. The advisory is available at cisa.gov. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-67652 since 12/09/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1552 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version V3.90 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Weak password encoding
CWE: CWE-261 / CWE-257 / CWE-255
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: CLICK Programmable Logic Controller V3.90

Timelineinfo

12/09/2025 CVE reserved
01/23/2026 +45 days Advisory disclosed
01/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
01/23/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: icsa-26-022-02
Researcher: Dylan Chambers Bourgeois
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-67652 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-67652
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-342502

Entryinfo

Created: 01/23/2026 08:01
Changes: 01/23/2026 08:01 (66)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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