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ICSA-19-171-01  ·  Published 2019-06-20  ·  View on CISA ICS-CERT ↗

PHOENIX CONTACT Automation Worx Software Suite

CVSS 7.8 HIGH

Risk Summary

Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker, with access to an original PC Worx or Config+ project file, to perform remote code execution.

Remediations

  • Phoenix Contact is currently working on the next version of the Automation Worx Software Suite. This advisory will be updated with details of the new version when it becomes available.
  • Phoenix Contact recommends users exchange project files using only secure file exchange services, and that project files should not be exchanged via unencrypted email.
  • Do not click web links or open unsolicited attachments in email messages.
  • Refer to Recognizing and Avoiding Email Scams for more information on avoiding email scams.
  • Refer to Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks for more information on social engineering attacks.

Affected Vendors

Phoenix Contact

Affected Products (3)

Phoenix Contact · PC Worx Automation Worx Software Suite <= 1.86
Phoenix Contact · PC Worx Express Automation Worx Software Suite <= 1.86
Phoenix Contact · Config+ Automation Worx Software Suite <= 1.86

Affected Sectors

Critical Manufacturing

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