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CVE-2026-82783: Plaintext storage of a password in Contec Co., Ltd. Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Server Type) CPSN-MCB271-*

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-82783cvecve-2026-82783
Published: 09/14/2026 (09/14/2026, 06:42:57 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Contec Co., Ltd.
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Physical
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected software

Contec Co., Ltd.

Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Server Type) CPSN-MCB271-*

Affected versions
>=0 <1.82

Contec Co., Ltd.

Remote I/O Coupler Unit (EtherNet/IP Adapter) CPSN-EOB471EI-[]1

Affected versions
>=0 <1.02

Contec Co., Ltd.

Programmable Remote I/O Coupler Unit (Software PLC Type) CPSN-PCB271-S1-041

Affected versions
>=0 <1.61

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/14/2026, 07:18:45 UTC

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.

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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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