An authorization bypass vulnerability has been discovered in the Click Plus C2-03CPU2 device firmware version 3.60. Through the KOPR protocol utilized by the Remote PLC application, authenticated users with low-level access permissions can exploit this vulnerability to read and modify PLC variables beyond their intended authorization level.
Fixes

Solution

AutomationDirect recommends that users update CLICK PLUS and firmware to V3.80. https://www.automationdirect.com/support/software-downloads 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 * Ongoing Risk Assessment – Continuously evaluate risks associated with running outdated firmware and adjust compensating measures accordingly.


Workaround

No workaround given by the vendor.

History

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:45:00 +0000

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Description An authorization bypass vulnerability has been discovered in the Click Plus C2-03CPU2 device firmware version 3.60. Through the KOPR protocol utilized by the Remote PLC application, authenticated users with low-level access permissions can exploit this vulnerability to read and modify PLC variables beyond their intended authorization level.
Title AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS Missing Authorization
Weaknesses CWE-862
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

cvssV4_0

{'score': 7.6, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: icscert

Published:

Updated: 2025-09-23T22:24:28.676Z

Reserved: 2025-09-16T20:09:26.660Z

Link: CVE-2025-55038

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2025-09-23T23:15:30.497

Modified: 2025-09-23T23:15:30.497

Link: CVE-2025-55038

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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