CVE-2018-13992: phoenixcontact fl_switch_3004t-fx_firmware Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
Published 07-05-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-13992 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data vulnerability in phoenixcontact fl_switch_3004t-fx_firmware. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.11%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 07-05-2019PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The WebUI of PHOENIX CONTACT FL SWITCH 3xxx, 4xxx, 48xx versions 1.0 to 1.34 allows for plaintext transmission (HTTP) of user credentials by default.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 8.2–9.8
- CVE.orgCNA8.2HighCVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:N/C:H/I:L/PR:N/S:U/UI:NDiffers
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.11%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
65%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.11% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.11%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Phoenixcontact29 products
- fl_switch_3004t-fx_firmware≥ 1.0, ≤ 1.34
- fl_switch_3004t-fx_st_firmware≥ 1.0, ≤ 1.34
- fl_switch_3005_firmware> 1.0, ≤ 1.34
- fl_switch_3005t_firmware≥ 1.0, ≤ 1.34
- fl_switch_3006t-2fx_firmware≥ 1.0, ≤ 1.34
1 vendor · 29 products
References
2 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-19-024-02X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource