CVE-2023-1698

Name: CVE-2023-1698
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-15T09:15:09.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 81.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-1698 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In multiple products of WAGO a vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create new users and change the device configuration which can result in unintended behaviour, Denial of Service and full system compromise.. EPSS estimates a 81.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In multiple products of WAGO a vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create new users and change the device configuration which can result in unintended behaviour, Denial of Service and full system compromise.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

81.91%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wago	Compact Controller 100 Firmware	>= 20, <= 23
Wago	Edge Controller Firmware	22
Wago	Pfc100 Firmware	>= 20, <= 23
Wago	Pfc200 Firmware	>= 20, <= 23
Wago	Touch Panel 600 Advanced Firmware	22
Wago	Touch Panel 600 Marine Firmware	22
Wago	Touch Panel 600 Standard Firmware	22

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-007/Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-007/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 15, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-1698?

How severe is CVE-2023-1698?

CVE-2023-1698 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 81.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-1698?

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