FKIE_CVE-2023-46143
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2023-12-14 14:15 - Updated: 2026-06-17 06:30
Severity
Summary
Download of Code Without Integrity Check vulnerability in PHOENIX CONTACT classic line PLCs allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to modify some or all applications on a PLC.
References
| URL | Tags | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| info@cert.vde.com | https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-057/ | Third Party Advisory | |
| af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-057/ | Third Party Advisory |
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