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CVE-2020-12518: 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.

First published: Thu Dec 17 2020(Updated: )

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.

Credit: info@cert.vde.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Phoenix Contact PLCnext firmware<2021.0
Phoenix Contact Axc F 1152
Phoenix Contact Axioline F AXL F 2152 Firmware
Phoenix Contact AXC F 3152 Firmware
Phoenix Contact RFC 4072S
Phoenix Contact AXL F 2152 Starterkit Firmware
Phoenix Contact PLCnext Technology Starterkit Firmware

Remedy

Phoenix Contact recommends affected users to upgrade to the current Firmware 2021.0 LTS or higher which fixes these vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-12518?

    CVE-2020-12518 is a vulnerability that exists in Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS, allowing an attacker to use sensitive information to plan further attacks.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-12518?

    CVE-2020-12518 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-12518?

    The vulnerability affects Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-12518?

    To fix CVE-2020-12518, it is recommended to update to version 2021.0 LTS or a later version of Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12518?

    More information about CVE-2020-12518 can be found at https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2020-049

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