#VU18693 Improper access control in PLCNext AXC F 2152 - CVE-2019-10998

 

#VU18693 Improper access control in PLCNext AXC F 2152 - CVE-2019-10998

Published: June 6, 2019


Vulnerability identifier: #VU18693
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10998
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PLCNext AXC F 2152
Software vendor:
Phoenix Contact GmbH

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions when an attacker with physical access to the device can manipulate SD card data. An attacker can bypass the authentication of the device.

Vulnerability affects following PLCNext AXC F 2152 products:
  • AXC F 2152: article number 2404267
  • AXC F 2152: article number 1046568 (Starterkit)


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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