Vulnerability · Published Dec 17, 2020 · Assigned by CERTVDE
CVE-2020-12519Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS: An attacker can use this vulnerability i.e. to open a reverse shell with root privileges.
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity privilege mismanagement in AXC F 1152 (1151412) from Phoenix Contact. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 59% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 41.3% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use this vulnerability i.e. to open a reverse shell with root privileges.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Contact | AXC F 1152 (1151412) | unspecified – before 2021.0 LTS |
| Phoenix Contact | AXC F 2152 (2404267) | unspecified – before 2021.0 LTS |
| Phoenix Contact | AXC F 3152 (1069208) | unspecified – before 2021.0 LTS |
| Phoenix Contact | RFC 4072S (1051328 | unspecified – before 2021.0 LTS |
| Phoenix Contact | AXC F 2152 Starterkit (1046568) | unspecified – before 2021.0 LTS |
| Phoenix Contact | PLCnext Technology Starterkit (1188165) | unspecified – before 2021.0 LTS |
Weakness: CWE-269 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2020-049 x_refsource_CONFIRM