What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-12870.

What software is affected by this vulnerability?

The Phoenix Contact Automationworx software suite version 1.86 is affected by this vulnerability.

How does this vulnerability allow remote code execution?

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Phoenix Contact Automationworx.

What is required for the exploitation of this vulnerability?

User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.

What is the severity level of this vulnerability?

The severity level of CVE-2019-12870 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

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CVE-2019-12870

high

8.8

CWE

824

24/6/2019

4/8/2024

CVE-2019-12870: Phoenix Contact Automationworx BCP File Parsing Uninitialized Pointer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Mon Jun 24 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in PHOENIX CONTACT PC Worx through 1.86, PC Worx Express through 1.86, and Config+ through 1.86. A manipulated PC Worx or Config+ project file could lead to an Uninitialized Pointer and remote code execution. The attacker needs to get access to an original PC Worx or Config+ project file to be able to manipulate it. After manipulation, the attacker needs to exchange the original file with the manipulated one on the application programming workstation.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite	<=1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-12870.
What software is affected by this vulnerability?
The Phoenix Contact Automationworx software suite version 1.86 is affected by this vulnerability.
How does this vulnerability allow remote code execution?
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Phoenix Contact Automationworx.
What is required for the exploitation of this vulnerability?
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability, such as visiting a malicious page or opening a malicious file.
What is the severity level of this vulnerability?
The severity level of CVE-2019-12870 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

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