CVE-2024-6788

Phoenix Contact: update feature from CHARX controller can be used to reset a low privilege user password

Description

A remote unauthenticated attacker can use the firmware update feature on the LAN interface of the device to reset the password for the predefined, low-privileged user “user-app” to the default password.

Category

8.6
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
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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References

Link Tags
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2024-022 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6788?
CVE-2024-6788 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6788?
To fix CVE-2024-6788, 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-2024-6788 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6788 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-2024-6788?
CVE-2024-6788 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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