CVE-2023-37861

PHOENIX CONTACT: OS Command Injection 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 can execute code with root permissions with a specially crafted HTTP POST when uploading a certificate to the device.

References

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37861?: CVE-2023-37861 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37861?: To fix CVE-2023-37861, 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-2023-37861 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2023-37861 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-37861?: CVE-2023-37861 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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Description

Category

CWE-78 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

Frequently Asked Questions