CVE-2023-46141

Phoenix Contact: Automation Worx and classic line controllers prone to Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Description

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in multiple products of the PHOENIX CONTACT classic line allow an remote unauthenticated attacker to gain full access of the affected device.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.81% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory vde.com
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT Automation Worx Software Suite
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT AXC 1050
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT AXC 1050 XC
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT AXC 3050
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT Config+
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT FC 350 PCI ETH
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT ILC1x0
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT ILC1x1
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT ILC 3xx
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx Express
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT PC WORX RT BASIC
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT PC WORX SRT
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 430 ETH-IB
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 450 ETH-IB
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 460R PN 3TX
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 470S PN 3TX
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 480S PN 4TX
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References

Link Tags
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-055/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46141?
CVE-2023-46141 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46141?
To fix CVE-2023-46141, 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-2023-46141 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46141 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-46141?
CVE-2023-46141 affects PHOENIX CONTACT Automation Worx Software Suite, PHOENIX CONTACT AXC 1050, PHOENIX CONTACT AXC 1050 XC, PHOENIX CONTACT AXC 3050, PHOENIX CONTACT Config+, PHOENIX CONTACT FC 350 PCI ETH, PHOENIX CONTACT ILC1x0, PHOENIX CONTACT ILC1x1, PHOENIX CONTACT ILC 3xx, PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx, PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx Express, PHOENIX CONTACT PC WORX RT BASIC, PHOENIX CONTACT PC WORX SRT, PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 430 ETH-IB, PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 450 ETH-IB, PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 460R PN 3TX, PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 470S PN 3TX, PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 480S PN 4TX.
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