CVE-2020-12498
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CVE-2020-12498 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. mwe file parsing in Phoenix Contact PC Worx and PC Worx Express version 1.87 and earlier is vulnerable to out-of-bounds read remote code execution. Manipulated PC Worx projects could lead to a remote code execution due to insufficient input data validation.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mwe file parsing in Phoenix Contact PC Worx and PC Worx Express version 1.87 and earlier is vulnerable to out-of-bounds read remote code execution. Manipulated PC Worx projects could lead to a remote code execution due to insufficient input data validation.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenixcontact | Pc Worx | < 1.87 |
| Phoenixcontact | Pc Worx Express | <= 1.87 |
References
- https://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2020-023Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-826/Third Party Advisory
- https://cert.vde.com/de-de/advisories/vde-2020-023Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-826/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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