Vulnerability identifier: #VU18693

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10998

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PLCNext AXC F 2152
Server applications / SCADA systems

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)

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PLCNext AXC F 2152: 1.0.0 - 1.20

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External links
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-155-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.