CVE-2019-5161: Critical severity wago pfc200 vulnerability

Published Mar 10, 2020

Updated

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Cloud Connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12). A specially crafted XML file will direct the Cloud Connectivity service to download and execute a shell script with root privileges.

Affected Software

4 affected components

WAGO PFC200 Firmware=03.00.39\(12\)

WAGO PFC200 Firmware=03.01.07\(13\)

WAGO PFC200 Firmware=03.02.02\(14\)

WAGO PFC200

Event History

Mar 10, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:32 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:32 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-5161?

CVE-2019-5161 is an exploitable remote code execution vulnerability in the Cloud Connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12).

How does CVE-2019-5161 work?

CVE-2019-5161 can be exploited by using a specially crafted XML file to direct the Cloud Connectivity service to download and execute a shell script with root privileges.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-5161?

The severity of CVE-2019-5161 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.

Which versions of WAGO PFC200 firmware are affected by CVE-2019-5161?

WAGO PFC200 firmware versions 03.00.39(12), 03.01.07(13), and 03.02.02(14) are affected by CVE-2019-5161.

How can I fix CVE-2019-5161?

To fix CVE-2019-5161, it is recommended to update the WAGO PFC200 firmware to a version that is not vulnerable.