CVE-2018-13990

Name: CVE-2018-13990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-05-06T19:29:00.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-13990 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WebUI of PHOENIX CONTACT FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, 48xx versions prior to 1.35 is vulnerable to brute-force attacks, because of Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WebUI of PHOENIX CONTACT FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, 48xx versions prior to 1.35 is vulnerable to brute-force attacks, because of Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3005 Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3005t Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3004t-Fx Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3004t-Fx St Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3008 Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3008t Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3006t-2fx Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3006t-2fx St Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3012e-2sfx Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3016e Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3016 Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3016t Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3006t-2fx Sm Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4008t-2sfp Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4008t-2gt-4fx Sm Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4008t-2gt-3fx Sm Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Lc-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm St-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4808e-16fx St-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4808e-16fx-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4808e-16fx Sm Lc-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4012t 2gt 2fx Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4012t-2gt-2fx St Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4824e-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4800e-24fx-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4800e-24fx Sm-4gc Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 3012e-2fx Sm Firmware	< 1.35
Phoenixcontact	Fl Switch 4000t-8poe-2sfp-R Firmware	< 1.35

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-024-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106737Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-024-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-13990?

The WebUI of PHOENIX CONTACT FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, 48xx versions prior to 1.35 is vulnerable to brute-force attacks, because of Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts.

How severe is CVE-2018-13990?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-13990 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13990?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-13990?

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Source: NVD / NIST