CVE-2018-13992 Information disclosure in n/a

High 8.2 Published 7 May 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can intercept user credentials transmitted in plaintext over HTTP by default, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the switch WebUI.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-13992?

CVE-2018-13992 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-311

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-13992?

It affects 29 products.

Products include Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3004t-Fx Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3004t-Fx St Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005 Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3005t Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3006t-2fx Firmware, Phoenixcontact Fl Switch 3006t-2fx Sm Firmware and 23 more.

How do I fix CVE-2018-13992?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-13992 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-13992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-13992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m9g7-24wc-gw4q.