CVE-2024-28134: PHOENIX CONTACT: MitM attack gains privileges of the current logged in user in CHARX Series

Published May 14, 2024
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Updated

An unauthenticated remote attacker can extract a session token with a MitM attack and gain web-based management access with the privileges of the currently logged in user due to cleartext transmission of sensitive information. No additional user interaction is required. The access is limited as only non-sensitive information can be obtained but the availability can be seriously affected.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Phoenix Contact CHARX Series
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000 Firmware<=1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3000
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050 Firmware<=1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3050
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100 Firmware<=1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3100
All of the following
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150 Firmware<=1.5.1
Phoenixcontact Charx Sec-3150

Event History

May 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:09 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:09 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-28134?

CVE-2024-28134 has a CVSS score indicating high severity due to the potential for unauthenticated access and session token extraction.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-28134?

To fix CVE-2024-28134, ensure that your firmware is updated to a version higher than 1.5.1 and implement encryption for sensitive information transmission.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2024-28134?

CVE-2024-28134 affects Phoenix Contact CHARX Series devices including the Sec-3000, Sec-3050, Sec-3100, and Sec-3150 firmware versions up to 1.5.1.

4

Can CVE-2024-28134 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-28134 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers through a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack.

5

What can an attacker do exploiting CVE-2024-28134?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2024-28134 can gain web-based management access with the privileges of the currently logged-in user.

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