CVE-2021-34597 HIGH

CVE-2021-34597: Phoenix Contact: PC Worx/-Express prone to improper input validation vulnerability

Vendor Phoenix Contact
Product PC Worx
Weakness CWE-20 · Input validation
Published November 4, 2021
Last update September 16, 2024
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in PC Worx Automation Suite of Phoenix Contact up to version 1.88 could allow an attacker with a manipulated project file to unpack arbitrary files outside of the selected project directory.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

November 4, 2021 CVE published
September 16, 2024 Record updated