HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2020-12497

PLCopen XML file parsing in Phoenix Contact PC Worx and PC Worx Express version 1.87 and earlier can lead to a stack-based overflow. Manipulated PC Worx projects could lead to a remote code execution ...

Vulnerability Description

PLCopen XML file parsing in Phoenix Contact PC Worx and PC Worx Express version 1.87 and earlier can lead to a stack-based overflow. Manipulated PC Worx projects could lead to a remote code execution due to insufficient input data validation.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PhoenixcontactPc Worx< 1.87
PhoenixcontactPc Worx Express<= 1.87

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12497?

CVE-2020-12497 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). PLCopen XML file parsing in Phoenix Contact PC Worx and PC Worx Express version 1.87 and earlier can lead to a stack-based overflow. Manipulated PC Worx projects could lead to a remote code execution ...

How severe is CVE-2020-12497?

CVE-2020-12497 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12497?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phoenixcontact Pc Worx, Phoenixcontact Pc Worx Express.