CVE-2023-37858: PHOENIX CONTACT: Use of Hard-coded Credentials in WP 6xxx Web panels

Published Aug 9, 2023
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Updated

In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 an authenticated, remote attacker with admin privileges is able to read hardcoded cryptographic keys allowing to decrypt an encrypted web application login password.

Affected Software

24 affected components
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Wp 6070-wvps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6070-wvps
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Wp 6101-wxps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6101-wxps
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Wp 6121-wxps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6121-wxps
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Wp 6156-whps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6156-whps
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Wp 6185-whps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6185-whps
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Wp 6215-whps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6215-whps
Phoenixcontact Wp 6070-wvps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6070-wvps
Phoenixcontact Wp 6101-wxps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6101-wxps
Phoenixcontact Wp 6121-wxps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6121-wxps
Phoenixcontact Wp 6156-whps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6156-whps
Phoenixcontact Wp 6185-whps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6185-whps
Phoenixcontact Wp 6215-whps Firmware<4.0.10
Phoenixcontact Wp 6215-whps

Event History

Aug 9, 2023
CVE Published
06:37 AM
Data Sourced
06:37 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability of CVE-2023-37858?

The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker with admin privileges to read hardcoded cryptographic keys and decrypt an encrypted web application login password.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-37858?

PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37858?

The severity of the vulnerability is medium with a CVSS score of 4.9.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-37858?

An authenticated remote attacker with admin privileges can exploit the vulnerability to read hardcoded cryptographic keys and decrypt an encrypted web application login password.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-37858?

More information about the vulnerability can be found at the following reference: https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-018/

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