CVE-2016-8366

Public Exploit

Description

Webvisit in Phoenix Contact ILC PLCs offers a password macro to protect HMI pages on the PLC against casual or coincidental opening of HMI pages by the user. The password macro can be configured in a way that the password is stored and transferred in clear text.

Categories

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.60% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact ILC PLCs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-313-01 third party advisory us government resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45586/ exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94163 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8366?
CVE-2016-8366 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8366?
To fix CVE-2016-8366, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-8366 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-8366 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8366?
CVE-2016-8366 affects Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact ILC PLCs.
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