CVE-2018-5459

UnknownEPSS 2.71%

Last modified

CVE-2018-5459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in WAGO PFC200 Series 3S CoDeSys Runtime versions 2.3.X and 2.4.X. An attacker can execute different unauthenticated remote operations because of the CoDeSys Runtime application, which is available via network by default on Port 2455. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in WAGO PFC200 Series 3S CoDeSys Runtime versions 2.3.X and 2.4.X. An attacker can execute different unauthenticated remote operations because of the CoDeSys Runtime application, which is available via network by default on Port 2455. An attacker could execute some unauthenticated commands such as reading, writing, or deleting arbitrary files, or manipulate the PLC application during runtime by sending specially-crafted TCP packets to Port 2455.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.71%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WagoPfc200 Firmware< 02.07.07\(10\)

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5459?
An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in WAGO PFC200 Series 3S CoDeSys Runtime versions 2.3.X and 2.4.X. An attacker can execute different unauthenticated remote operations because of the CoDeSys Runtime application, which is available via network by default on Port 2455. An attacker could execute some unauthenticated commands such as reading, writing, or deleting arbitrary files, or manipulate the PLC application during runtime by sending specially-crafted TCP packets to Port 2455.
How severe is CVE-2018-5459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5459?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST