CVE-2023-37858

Name: CVE-2023-37858
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-09T07:15:10.71+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-37858 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 an authenticated, remote attacker with admin privileges is able to read hardcoded cryptographic keys allowing to decrypt an encrypted web application login password. . EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 an authenticated, remote attacker with admin privileges is able to read hardcoded cryptographic keys allowing to decrypt an encrypted web application login password.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phoenixcontact	Wp 6070-Wvps Firmware	< 4.0.10
Phoenixcontact	Wp 6101-Wxps Firmware	< 4.0.10
Phoenixcontact	Wp 6121-Wxps Firmware	< 4.0.10
Phoenixcontact	Wp 6156-Whps Firmware	< 4.0.10
Phoenixcontact	Wp 6185-Whps Firmware	< 4.0.10
Phoenixcontact	Wp 6215-Whps Firmware	< 4.0.10

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-018/Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-018/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-37858?

How severe is CVE-2023-37858?

CVE-2023-37858 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37858?

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