CVE-2023-46141Network attack vector

Full device access via unsigned controller logic

Published Dec 14, 2023 · Updated Aug 2, 2024

Insufficient logic protection in Phoenix Contact classic controllers of all versions allows remote attackers to load arbitrary malicious control code. The controllers do not verify the integrity or authenticity of Automation Worx logic files, so altered logic and configurations load without tamper detection. Network or physical access to an engineering station or controller is required; malicious logic can take full control of controller behavior.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability0.88%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Insufficient logic protection in Phoenix Contact classic controllers of all versions allows remote attackers to load arbitrary malicious control code. The controllers do not verify the integrity or authenticity of Automation Worx logic files, so altered logic and configurations load without tamper detection. Network or physical access to an engineering station or controller is required; malicious logic can take full control of controller behavior.

The record

CVE
CVE-2023-46141
Published
Dec 14, 2023
Updated
Aug 2, 2024
Vendor
Phoenix Contact
Product
ILC 1x1
Classifications
CWE-732, T0843
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 14, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Aug 2, 2024Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=all

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

Phoenix Contact · ILC 1x1version=all
Phoenix Contact · PC Worx Expressversion=all
Phoenix Contact · RFC 450 ETH-IBversion=all
Phoenix Contact · RFC 460R PN 3TXversion=all
Phoenix Contact · FC 350 PCI ETHversion=all
Phoenix Contact · AXC 3050version=all
Phoenix Contact · RFC 480S PN 4TXversion=all
Phoenix Contact · PC Worx SRTversion=all
Phoenix Contact · AXC 1050 XCversion=all
Phoenix Contact · PC Worxversion=all
Phoenix Contact · RFC 430 ETH-IBversion=all
Phoenix Contact · ILC 1x0version=all
Phoenix Contact · PC Worx RT Basicversion=all
Phoenix Contact · ILC 3xxversion=all
Phoenix Contact · Automation Worx Software Suiteversion=all
Phoenix Contact · AXC 1050version=all
Phoenix Contact · RFC 470S PN 3TXversion=all
Phoenix Contact · Config+version=all

Published CVSS scores

9.8Phoenix ContactCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-732Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
T0843Program Download

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