CVE-2023-3935: phoenixcontact activation_wizard Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 9.8v3.1CriticalModified
Published 13-09-2023Last modified 27-08-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-3935 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in phoenixcontact activation_wizard. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
1.97%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-09-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 27-08-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Wibu CodeMeter Runtime network service up to version 7.60b allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to achieve RCE and gain full access of the host system.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
1.97%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
80%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.97% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.97%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Trumpf17 products
- oseon≥ 1.0.0, ≤ 3.0.22
- programmingtube≥ 1.0.1, ≤ 4.6.3
- teczonebend≥ 18.02.r8, ≤ 23.06.01
- tops_unfold05.03.00.00
- topscalculation≥ 14.00, ≤ 22.00.00
Phoenixcontact6 products
- activation_wizard≤ 1.6
- e-mobility_charging_suite≤ 1.7.0
- fl_network_manager≤ 7.0
- iol-conf≤ 1.7.0
- module_type_package_designer< 1.2.0 | 1.2.0:beta
Wibu1 product
- codemeter_runtime≥ 0.0, ≤ 7.60b | < 7.60c
3 vendors · 24 products
References
3 links- cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-031/Third Party Advisory
- cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-030/Third Party Advisory