Vulnerability · Published Dec 14, 2023 · Assigned by CERTVDE

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

Critical 9.8

In plain English

A critical-severity incorrect permission assignment in Automation Worx Software Suite 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)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 40.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in multiple products of the PHOENIX CONTACT classic line allow an remote unauthenticated attacker to gain full access of the affected device.

Affected products (as reported)

Weakness: CWE-732 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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