CVE-2023-46142

PHOENIX CONTACT: Insufficient Read and Write Protection to Logic and Runtime Data in PLCnext Control

Description

A incorrect permission assignment for critical resource vulnerability in PLCnext products allows an remote attacker with low privileges to gain full access on the affected devices.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.26%
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT AXC F 1152
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT AXC F 2152
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT AXC F 3152
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT BPC 9102S
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT EPC 1502
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT EPC 1522
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 4072R
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 4072S
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-056/ broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-46142?
CVE-2023-46142 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-46142?
To fix CVE-2023-46142, 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-2023-46142 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-46142 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-2023-46142?
CVE-2023-46142 affects PHOENIX CONTACT AXC F 1152, PHOENIX CONTACT AXC F 2152, PHOENIX CONTACT AXC F 3152, PHOENIX CONTACT BPC 9102S, PHOENIX CONTACT EPC 1502, PHOENIX CONTACT EPC 1522, PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer, PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 4072R, PHOENIX CONTACT RFC 4072S.
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