Phoenix Contact: Automation Worx and classic line controllers prone to Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
CVE-2023-46141

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor: PHOENIX CONTACT
Status: Automation Worx Software Suite; AXC 1050; AXC 1050 XC; AXC 3050
Vendor: CVE Published:; 14 December 2023

Summary

The vulnerability in multiple products of the PHOENIX CONTACT classic line allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to exploit incorrect permission assignments, granting full access to critical resources on the affected device. This exposure could lead to significant security breaches if not addressed promptly.

Affected Version(s)

Automation Worx Software Suite all

AXC 1050 all

AXC 1050 XC all

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-055/

CVSS V3.1

Score:

9.8

Severity:

CRITICAL

Confidentiality:

High

Integrity:

High

Availability:

High

Attack Vector:

Network

Attack Complexity:

Low

Privileges Required:

None

User Interaction:

None

Scope:

Unchanged

Timeline

Vulnerability published
Dec 14, 2023
Vulnerability Reserved
Oct 17, 2023

Credit

Reid Wightman of Dragos, Inc.