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HIGH · 8.2

CVE-2020-12499

In PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer version 2020.3.1 and earlier an improper path sanitation vulnerability exists on import of project files.

Vulnerability Description

In PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer version 2020.3.1 and earlier an improper path sanitation vulnerability exists on import of project files.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PhoenixcontactPlcnext Engineer<= 2020-3-1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12499?

CVE-2020-12499 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). In PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer version 2020.3.1 and earlier an improper path sanitation vulnerability exists on import of project files.

How severe is CVE-2020-12499?

CVE-2020-12499 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12499?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phoenixcontact Plcnext Engineer.