Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw lets an unauthenticated network attacker repeatedly try WebUI passwords against certain Phoenix Contact FL SWITCH devices. If management access is reachable, weak or reused credentials could lead to switch administration access and operational disruption or data exposure. Exposure is most likely where affected FL SWITCH WebUI management interfaces are reachable from corporate, remote-access, or internet-connected networks. The source bundle does not provide populated CPEs or a complete affected-version inventory. Treat this as a high-priority OT management-plane issue if affected switches are reachable beyond a tightly controlled admin network. Prioritize exposure reduction and vendor-confirmed firmware remediation. Mitigation focus: Identify FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, and 48xx devices running firmware prior to 1.35.; Check Phoenix Contact and CISA guidance for the supported fixed release and upgrade path.; Restrict WebUI management access to trusted administration networks only..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.6 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:L/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
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CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:L/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:N3.94.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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8.6HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:L/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-024-02CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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