CVE-2020-12519— Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS: An attacker can use this vulnerability i.e. to open a reverse shell with root privileges.
Quick assessment
Affected
Phoenix Contact AXC F 1152 (1151412)
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices是德国Phoenix Contact公司的一款应用于工业环境可编程逻辑控制器。 Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS存在安全漏洞，攻击者可利用该漏洞可以使用此漏洞，即使用root权限打开一个反向shell。
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T1059 · Command and Scripting Interpreter T1190 · Exploit Public-Facing Application
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2020-12519
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS: An attacker can use this vulnerability i.e. to open a reverse shell with root privileges.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use this vulnerability i.e. to open a reverse shell with root privileges.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
特权管理不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices是德国Phoenix Contact公司的一款应用于工业环境可编程逻辑控制器。 Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS存在安全漏洞，攻击者可利用该漏洞可以使用此漏洞，即使用root权限打开一个反向shell。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Phoenix Contact | AXC F 1152 (1151412) | unspecified ~ 2021.0 LTS | - |
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| Phoenix Contact | AXC F 2152 (2404267) | unspecified ~ 2021.0 LTS | - |
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| Phoenix Contact | AXC F 3152 (1069208) | unspecified ~ 2021.0 LTS | - |
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| Phoenix Contact | RFC 4072S (1051328 | unspecified ~ 2021.0 LTS | - |
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| Phoenix Contact | AXC F 2152 Starterkit (1046568) | unspecified ~ 2021.0 LTS | - |
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| Phoenix Contact | PLCnext Technology Starterkit (1188165) | unspecified ~ 2021.0 LTS | - |
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Other References for CVE-2020-12519 (1)
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https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2020-049 x_refsource_CONFIRM
Same Patch Batch · Phoenix Contact · 2020-12-17 · 5 CVEs total
| CVE-2020-12517 | 8.8 HIGH | Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS: An authenticated low p |
| CVE-2020-12521 | 6.5 MEDIUM | Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS: A specially crafted LL |
| CVE-2020-12518 | 5.5 MEDIUM | Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS: An attacker can use th |
| CVE-2020-12523 | 5.4 MEDIUM | Phoenix Contact mGuard Devices versions before 8.8.3: LAN ports get functional after reboo |
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