Vulnerability · Published Jul 8, 2025 · Assigned by CERTVDE
CVE-2025-41666Phoenix Contact: File access due to the replacement of a critical file used by the watchdog
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in AXC F 1152 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 0.6% (higher than 49% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.6%top 51.0% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
A low privileged remote attacker with file access can replace a critical file used by the watchdog to get read, write and execute access to any file on the device after the watchdog has been initialized.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| PHOENIX CONTACT | AXC F 1152 | 0 – before 2025.0.2 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT | AXC F 2152 | 0 – before 2025.0.2 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT | AXC F 3152 | 0 – before 2025.0.2 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT | BPC 9102S | 0 – before 2025.0.2 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT | RFC 4072S | 0 – before 2025.0.2 |
Weakness: CWE-59 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H