Instantel Micromate (Update A)
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- CVSS v4 9.3
- ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely/low attack complexity
- Vendor: Instantel
- Equipment: Micromate
- Vulnerability: Missing Authentication for Critical Function
2. RISK EVALUATION
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated attacker to access the device's configuration port and execute commands.
3. TECHNICAL DETAILS
3.1 AFFECTED PRODUCTS
The following versions of Micromate are affected:
- Micromate: All versions prior to 11.0BD and 11.0CB
3.2 VULNERABILITY OVERVIEW
3.2.1 MISSING AUTHENTICATION FOR CRITICAL FUNCTION CWE-306
Instantel's Micromate, when connected to a modem that enables remote access, is vulnerable due to a lack of proper authentication on a configuration port. This vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to gain access and execute commands, potentially leading to device reconfiguration. However, this does not allow for access to other network resources or escalation beyond the device itself.
CVE-2025-1907 has been assigned to this vulnerability. A CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
A CVSS v4 score has also been calculated for CVE-2025-1907. A base score of 9.3 has been calculated; the CVSS vector string is (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N).
3.3 BACKGROUND
- CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS: Critical Manufacturing
- COUNTRIES/AREAS DEPLOYED: Worldwide
- COMPANY HEADQUARTERS LOCATION: Canada
3.4 RESEARCHER
Souvik Kandar of MicroSec (microsec.io) reported this vulnerability to CISA.
4. MITIGATIONS
Instantel has released an update that effectively mitigates the vulnerability found in the Micromate. It can be downloaded from Instantel's website.
Instantel also advises Micromate users to implement the following measures for safety:
- Establish and maintain a list of approved IP addresses that are allowed to access the modem to help prevent unauthorized access.
For more information, contact Instantel technical support.
CISA recommends users take defensive measures to minimize the risk of exploitation of this vulnerability, such as:
- Minimize network exposure for all control system devices and/or systems, ensuring they are not accessible from the internet.
- Locate control system networks and remote devices behind firewalls and isolating them from business networks.
- When remote access is required, use more secure methods, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), recognizing VPNs may have vulnerabilities and should be updated to the most current version available. Also recognize VPN is only as secure as the connected devices.
CISA reminds organizations to perform proper impact analysis and risk assessment prior to deploying defensive measures.
CISA also provides a section for control systems security recommended practices on the ICS webpage on cisa.gov/ics. Several CISA products detailing cyber defense best practices are available for reading and download, including Improving Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity with Defense-in-Depth Strategies.
CISA encourages organizations to implement recommended cybersecurity strategies for proactive defense of ICS assets.
Additional mitigation guidance and recommended practices are publicly available on the ICS webpage at cisa.gov/ics in the technical information paper, ICS-TIP-12-146-01B--Targeted Cyber Intrusion Detection and Mitigation Strategies.
Organizations observing suspected malicious activity should follow established internal procedures and report findings to CISA for tracking and correlation against other incidents.
No known public exploitation specifically targeting this vulnerability has been reported to CISA at this time.
5. UPDATE HISTORY
- May 29, 2025: Initial Publication
- August 7, 2025: Update A - Mitigations section updated to include the patch that is now available, updated the versions affected, and updated language in the advisory.
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