What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-12499.

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software is PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer version 2020.3.1 and earlier.

What is the severity of this vulnerability?

The severity of this vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.3.

How can I fix this vulnerability?

To fix this vulnerability, update to a version of PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer later than 2020.3.1.

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CVE-2020-12499

high

8.2

CWE

21/7/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-12499: PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer version 2020.3.1 and earlier: Improper path sanitation vulnerability.

Q: What is the title of this vulnerability?

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

First published: Tue Jul 21 2020(Updated: )

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

Credit: info@cert.vde.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Phoenixcontact Plcnext Engineer	<=2020-3-1

Remedy

Temporary Fix / Mitigation: We strongly recommend customers to exchange project files only using secure file exchange services. Project files should not be exchanged via unencrypted email. Users should avoid importing project files from unknown source and exchange or store project files together with a checksum to ensure their integrity.

Remedy

Remediation: Phoenix Contact strongly recommends updating to the latest version PLCnext Enineer 2020.6 or higher, which fixes this vulnerability.

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Reference Links

https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2020-025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-12499.
What is the title of this vulnerability?
The title of this vulnerability is 'In PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer version 2020.3.1 and earlier an improper path sanitation vulnerability exists on import of project files.'
What is the affected software for this vulnerability?
The affected software is PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer version 2020.3.1 and earlier.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.3.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update to a version of PHOENIX CONTACT PLCnext Engineer later than 2020.3.1.

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