CVE-2023-37857

PHOENIX CONTACT: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in WP 6xxx Web panels

Description

In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 an authenticated, remote attacker with admin privileges is able to read hardcoded cryptographic keys allowing the attacker to create valid session cookies. These session-cookies created by the attacker are not sufficient to obtain a valid session on the device.

Category

3.8
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.06%
Third-Party Advisory vde.com
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6070-WVPS
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6101-WXPS
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6121-WXPS
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6156-WHPS
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6185-WHPS
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6215-WHPS
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-018/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37857?
CVE-2023-37857 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37857?
To fix CVE-2023-37857, 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-2023-37857 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37857 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37857?
CVE-2023-37857 affects PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6070-WVPS, PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6101-WXPS, PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6121-WXPS, PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6156-WHPS, PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6185-WHPS, PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6215-WHPS.
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