AutomationDirect CLICK PLUS Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
Published Sep 23, 2025
4.1
MEDIUMCVSS 4.0
EPSS 0.10%
Description
Cleartext storage of sensitive information was discovered in Click Programming Software version v3.60. The vulnerability can be exploited by a local user with access to the file system, while an administrator session is active, to steal credentials stored in clear text.
Affected products
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Affected
- ≥ 0, < v3.71
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Affected
- ≥ 0, < v3.71
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Affected
- ≥ 0, < v3.71
Default status is the baseline for the product. Each version can override it (patched versions can be marked unaffected).
| Vendor | Product | Default status | Versions |
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| AutomationDirect | CLICK PLUS C0-0x CPU firmware | unaffected | Affected
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| AutomationDirect | CLICK PLUS C0-1x CPU firmware | unaffected | Affected
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| AutomationDirect | CLICK PLUS C2-x CPU firmware | unaffected | Affected
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Remediation
Vendor 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.
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