CVE-2023-37864

PHOENIX CONTACT: WP 6xxx Web panels prone to download code without integrity check

Description

In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 a remote attacker with SNMPv2 write privileges may use an a special SNMP request to gain full access to the device.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
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
Published at:
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-2023-37864?
CVE-2023-37864 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-37864?
To fix CVE-2023-37864, 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-2023-37864 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-37864 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-2023-37864?
CVE-2023-37864 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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