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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2020-12518

On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use the knowledge gained by reading the insufficiently protected sensitive information to plan further attacks.

Vulnerability Description

On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use the knowledge gained by reading the insufficiently protected sensitive information to plan further attacks.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PhoenixcontactPlcnext Firmware< 2021.0
PhoenixcontactAxc F 1152-
PhoenixcontactAxc F 2152-
PhoenixcontactAxc F 3152-
PhoenixcontactRfc 4072S-
PhoenixcontactAxc F 2152 Starterkit-
PhoenixcontactPlcnext Technology Starterkit-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12518?

CVE-2020-12518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use the knowledge gained by reading the insufficiently protected sensitive information to plan further attacks.

How severe is CVE-2020-12518?

CVE-2020-12518 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12518?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phoenixcontact Plcnext Firmware, Phoenixcontact Axc F 1152, Phoenixcontact Axc F 2152, Phoenixcontact Axc F 3152, Phoenixcontact Rfc 4072S.