CVE-2023-37864: PHOENIX CONTACT: WP 6xxx Web panels prone to download code without integrity check

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 attacker with SNMPv2 write privileges may use an a special SNMP request to gain full access to the device.

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·06:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this PHOENIX CONTACT WP web panels vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this PHOENIX CONTACT WP web panels vulnerability is CVE-2023-37864.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37864?

The severity of CVE-2023-37864 is high with a severity value of 7.2.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-37864?

The affected software for CVE-2023-37864 is PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-37864?

A remote attacker with SNMPv2 write privileges can exploit CVE-2023-37864 using a special SNMP request to gain full access to the device.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-37864?

To fix CVE-2023-37864, update PHOENIX CONTACT WP 6xxx series web panels to version 4.0.10 or later.

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