CVE-2023-37860: PHOENIX CONTACT: Missing Authorization 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 a remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain the r/w community string of the SNMPv2 daemon.

Affected Software

12 affected components
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
via MITRE·06:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-37860?

CVE-2023-37860 is a vulnerability in PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10, where a remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain the r/w community string of the SNMPv2 daemon.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-37860?

CVE-2023-37860 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

What is affected by CVE-2023-37860?

PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 are affected by CVE-2023-37860.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-37860?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-37860 by remotely and without authentication obtaining the r/w community string of the SNMPv2 daemon.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-37860?

Yes, updating to version 4.0.10 or later of PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels will fix CVE-2023-37860.

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