CVE-2020-12522CWE-78

Command Injection Vulnerability in I/O-Check Service of WAGO PFC100, PFC200 and Touch Panel 600 Series with firmware versions <=FW10

Critical · published December 17, 2020

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An attacker with network access can execute malicious code through crafted packets on certain WAGO devices! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a delivery driver who can drop off not just packages, but also dangerous materials — if they have the right address, they can get inside without a check! If exploited, an attacker could take over the device, running arbitrary code that can disrupt operations, steal sensitive information, or even sabotage processes — a nightmare scenario for any organization relying on these systems.

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a delivery driver who can drop off not just packages, but also dangerous materials — if they have the right address, they can get inside without a check! This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely execute code by sending specially crafted packets to devices in the WAGO Series PFC 100 and 200, and various Wago Touch Panels with firmware versions FW10 and below.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take over the device, running arbitrary code that can disrupt operations, steal sensitive information, or even sabotage processes — a nightmare scenario for any organization relying on these systems. To secure your systems, immediately patch your devices to the latest firmware version. Replace any vulnerable devices that cannot be updated and ensure your network is properly segmented to protect these critical assets. You've got this! By following these steps, you're taking a big leap toward stronger security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03054 · 87.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2020-12-17T22:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 DEC 22:40Z
    Command Injection Vulnerability in I/O-Check Service of WAGO PFC100, PFC200 and Touch Panel 600 Series with firmware versions <=FW10
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