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.

Published Dec 17, 2020
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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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Phoenixcontact Plcnext Firmware<2021.0
Phoenixcontact Axc F 1152
Phoenixcontact Axc F 2152
Phoenixcontact Axc F 3152
Phoenixcontact Rfc 4072s
Phoenixcontact Axc F 2152 Starterkit
Phoenixcontact Plcnext Technology Starterkit

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Dec 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-12518?

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

3

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

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

4

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.

5

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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