Vulnerability record · CVE-2019-5160 · published 11 March 2020
CVE-2019-5160: Wago pfc200 firmware vulnerability
Wago · Pfc200 Firmware
An exploitable improper host validation vulnerability exists in the Cloud Connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 Firmware versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12). A specially crafted HTTPS POST request can cause the software to connect to an unauthorized host, resulting in unauthorized access to firmware update functionality. An attacker can send an authenticated HTTPS POST request to direct the Cloud Connectivity software to connect to an attacker controlled Azure IoT Hub node.
Description
An exploitable improper host validation vulnerability exists in the Cloud Connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 Firmware versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12). A specially crafted HTTPS POST request can cause the software to connect to an unauthorized host, resulting in unauthorized access to firmware update functionality. An attacker can send an authenticated HTTPS POST request to direct the Cloud Connectivity software to connect to an attacker controlled Azure IoT Hub node.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.
References
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0953 | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
| https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0953 | ExploitThird Party Advisory |
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Related vulnerabilities
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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2019-5160), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.