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codesys protocol
About this tag
The codesys protocol tag covers discussions about vulnerabilities in industrial control systems that use the CODESYS runtime environment, such as the ABB AC500 V3 programmable logic controller. Topics include remotely exploitable flaws, firmware patching via Automation Builder, and the operational challenges of securing authentication, certificate stores, and runtime stability in critical infrastructure like chemical, manufacturing, energy, and water facilities. The tag is relevant for IT and OT professionals managing Windows-based engineering workstations and embedded controllers that rely on the CODESYS protocol for automation and communication.
ABB’s AC500 V3 programmable logic controller line is affected by three remotely reachable vulnerabilities disclosed by ABB on February 24, 2026, and republished by CISA on May 12, 2026, with fixes available in AC500 V3 firmware 3.9.0 through Automation Builder 2.9.0. The headline is not that...