CVE-2018-13994: phoenixcontact fl_switch_3004t-fx_firmware Uncontrolled Resource Consumption
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 07-05-2019Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-13994 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability in phoenixcontact fl_switch_3004t-fx_firmware. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (CVE.org)EPSS score
2.17%
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 is vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack by making more than 120 connections.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:N/A:H/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.5HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.17%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
82%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.17% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.17%
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 ResourceVDB Entry