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CVE-2025-13901 Modicon M241/M251/M262: Analysis & Hunting

Unauthenticated packets tie up Modicon M241/M251/M262 channels; no exploit is reported. 9 detection rules, 11 IOCs and a free Splunk SPL rule.

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Chapters

  1. 0:00The hookController flaw, now patched.
  2. 0:04The storyFixed firmware available in March.
  3. 0:11Attack pathExposed controllers are in scope.
  4. 0:23AttributionNo threat actor: this was defensive research.
  5. 0:28Indicators of compromise3 indicators to hunt: 1 URL and 2 file names.
  6. 0:34MITRE ATT&CK techniques3 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to inhibit response function.
  7. 0:39Remediation3 steps now: Inventory all Modicon M241, M251 and M262 controllers.
  8. 0:50Detection rules9 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
Transcript

0:00Controller flaw, now patched.

0:05Fixed firmware available in March.

0:07Update, then reboot the controller.

0:11Exposed controllers are in scope.

0:13Older firmware is affected.

0:15Traffic occupies active communication channels.

0:18Result: partial denial of service.

0:24No threat actor: this was defensive research.

0:283 indicators to hunt: 1 URL and 2 file names.

0:343 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to inhibit response function.

0:403 steps now: Inventory all Modicon M241, M251 and M262 controllers.

0:519 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.

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