CVE-2020-12518: phoenix contact axc f 1152 (1151412)
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumModified
Published 17-12-2020Last modified 17-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-12518 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) vulnerability in phoenix contact axc f 1152 (1151412). EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.75%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-12-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
On Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control Devices versions before 2021.0 LTS an attacker can use the knowledge gained by reading the insufficiently protected sensitive information to plan further attacks.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.75%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
54%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.75% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.75%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Phoenix contact6 products
- axc f 1152 (1151412)≥ unspecified, < 2021.0 LTS
- axc f 2152 (2404267)≥ unspecified, < 2021.0 LTS
- axc f 2152 starterkit (1046568)≥ unspecified, < 2021.0 LTS
- axc f 3152 (1069208)≥ unspecified, < 2021.0 LTS
- plcnext technology starterkit (1188165)≥ unspecified, < 2021.0 LTS
Phoenixcontact1 product
- plcnext_firmware< 2021.0
2 vendors · 7 products