CVE-2026-82783: Plaintext storage of a password in Contec Co., Ltd. Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Server Type) CPSN-MCB271-*
Plaintext storage of a password issue exists in CONPROSYS nano Series . If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker with physical access to the product may obtain credentials.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the plaintext storage of passwords in the CONPROSYS nano Series Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Server Type) CPSN-MCB271-* by Contec Co., Ltd. If exploited, an attacker with physical access to the device may retrieve stored credentials. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires physical access (AV:P), has high attack complexity (AC:H), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts confidentiality (C:H) but not integrity or availability. The affected versions are those prior to 1.82, 1.02, and 1.61 as specified.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to the affected device can obtain stored passwords due to plaintext storage, compromising confidentiality. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require network access or user interaction but does require physical access, limiting remote exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict physical access to affected devices to prevent credential theft.
CVE-2026-82783: Plaintext storage of a password in Contec Co., Ltd. Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Server Type) CPSN-MCB271-*
Description
Plaintext storage of a password issue exists in CONPROSYS nano Series . If this vulnerability is exploited, an attacker with physical access to the product may obtain credentials.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.2medium
Affected software
Contec Co., Ltd.
Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Server Type) CPSN-MCB271-*
Contec Co., Ltd.
Remote I/O Coupler Unit (EtherNet/IP Adapter) CPSN-EOB471EI-[]1
Contec Co., Ltd.
Programmable Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Software PLC Type) CPSN-PCB271-S1-041
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the plaintext storage of passwords in the CONPROSYS nano Series Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Server Type) CPSN-MCB271-* by Contec Co., Ltd. If exploited, an attacker with physical access to the device may retrieve stored credentials. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires physical access (AV:P), has high attack complexity (AC:H), no privileges required (PR:N), no user interaction (UI:N), and impacts confidentiality (C:H) but not integrity or availability. The affected versions are those prior to 1.82, 1.02, and 1.61 as specified.
Potential Impact
An attacker with physical access to the affected device can obtain stored passwords due to plaintext storage, compromising confidentiality. There is no indication of impact on integrity or availability. The vulnerability does not require network access or user interaction but does require physical access, limiting remote exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict physical access to affected devices to prevent credential theft.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- jpcert
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T02:30:58.278Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa79c0055bf5e2cf5ac9d80
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 07:02:24 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 07:18:45 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:06:29 UTC
Views: 14
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