#VU26261 Improper access control in Wago PFC200 Controller - CVE-2019-5160 

 

#VU26261 Improper access control in Wago PFC200 Controller - CVE-2019-5160

Published: March 20, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26261
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-5160
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Wago PFC200 Controller
Software vendor:
WAGO

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in the Cloud Connectivity functionality. A remote administrator can use a specially crafted HTTPS POST request, bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to firmware update functionality.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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