CVE-2023-1698
CriticalExploitedIn multiple products of WAGO a vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create new users and change the device configuration which can result in unintended behaviour, Denial of Service and full system compromise.
Published May 15, 2023 · Updated Jan 23, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2023-1698 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Compact Controller 100 Firmware (Wago), Edge Controller Firmware (Wago), Pfc100 Firmware (Wago) and 11 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Compact Controller 100 Firmware <=23, Pfc100 Firmware <=23, Pfc200 Firmware <=23.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
82%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
In multiple products of WAGO a vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create new users and change the device configuration which can result in unintended behaviour, Denial of Service and full system compromise.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 4, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 14, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
14 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Compact Controller 100 FirmwareWago | See advisory | 23 |
| Edge Controller FirmwareWago | 22 | n/a |
| Pfc100 FirmwareWago | See advisory | 23 |
| Pfc200 FirmwareWago | See advisory | 23 |
| Touch Panel 600 Advanced FirmwareWago | 22 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Compact Controller 100 Firmware
<=23
Pfc100 Firmware
<=23
Pfc200 Firmware
<=23
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 15, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 14, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 4, 2023
Last updated
Jan 23, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-007/
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
In multiple products of WAGO a vulnerability allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create new users and change the device configuration which can result in unintended behaviour, Denial of Service and full system compromise.
Affected: Compact Controller 100 Firmware (Wago); Edge Controller Firmware (Wago) versions 22; Pfc100 Firmware (Wago), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 14, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Compact Controller 100 Firmware <=23, Pfc100 Firmware <=23, Pfc200 Firmware <=23.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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