CVE-2018-13990 — HIGH (8.6)

Q: What is CVE-2018-13990?

CVE-2018-13990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). The WebUI of PHOENIX CONTACT FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, 48xx versions prior to 1.35 is vulnerable to brute-force attacks, because of Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.

Q: How severe is CVE-2018-13990?

CVE-2018-13990 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2018-13990?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005 Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005T Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005T, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3004T-Fx Firmware.

Vulnerability Description

The WebUI of PHOENIX CONTACT FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, 48xx versions prior to 1.35 is vulnerable to brute-force attacks, because of Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.

CVSS Score

8.6

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3005 Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3005	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3005T Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3005T	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3004T-Fx Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3004T-Fx	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3004T-Fx St Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3004T-Fx St	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3008 Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3008	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3008T Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3008T	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3006T-2Fx Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3006T-2Fx	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3006T-2Fx St Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3006T-2Fx St	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3012E-2Sfx Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3012E-2Sfx	-
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3016E Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3016E	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106737Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-024-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106737Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-024-02Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-13990?

CVE-2018-13990 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.6 (HIGH). The WebUI of PHOENIX CONTACT FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, 48xx versions prior to 1.35 is vulnerable to brute-force attacks, because of Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.

How severe is CVE-2018-13990?

CVE-2018-13990 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-13990?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005 Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005T Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005T, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3004T-Fx Firmware.