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Vulnerability record · CVE-2023-46141 · published 14 December 2023

CVE-2023-46141: Phoenixcontact automationworx software suite incorrect permission assignment vulnerability

Phoenixcontact · Automationworx Software Suite

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in multiple products of the PHOENIX CONTACT classic line allow an remote unauthenticated attacker to gain full access of the affected device.

9.8 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 0.88% · top 42.6% CWE-732 · Incorrect permission assignment
9.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.88%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
18Affected product versions listed by NVD
2References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in multiple products of the PHOENIX CONTACT classic line allow an remote unauthenticated attacker to gain full access of the affected device.

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

18 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-055/ Third Party Advisory
https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-055/ Third Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2023-46141), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.