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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2020-12519

On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use this vulnerability i.e. to open a reverse shell with root privileges.

Vulnerability Description

On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use this vulnerability i.e. to open a reverse shell with root privileges.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

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-269

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12519?

CVE-2020-12519 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use this vulnerability i.e. to open a reverse shell with root privileges.

How severe is CVE-2020-12519?

CVE-2020-12519 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12519?

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.