CVE-2024-28134

PHOENIX CONTACT: MitM attack gains privileges of the current logged in user in CHARX Series

Description

An unauthenticated remote attacker can extract a session token with a MitM attack and gain web-based management access with the privileges of the currently logged in user due to cleartext transmission of sensitive information. No additional user interaction is required. The access is limited as only non-sensitive information can be obtained but the availability can be seriously affected. 

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory vde.com
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3000
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3050
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3100
Affected: PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3150
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-019 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28134?
CVE-2024-28134 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-28134?
To fix CVE-2024-28134, 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-2024-28134 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-28134 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-2024-28134?
CVE-2024-28134 affects PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3000, PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3050, PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3100, PHOENIX CONTACT CHARX SEC-3150.
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