CVE-2015-4051

CVE-2015-4051 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Beckhoff Ipc Diagnostics with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

Beckhoff IPC Diagnostics before 1.8 does not properly restrict access to functions in /config, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or shutdown), create arbitrary users, or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted request, as demonstrated by a beckhoff.com:service:cxconfig:1#Write SOAP action to /upnpisapi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4051?
Beckhoff IPC Diagnostics before 1.8 does not properly restrict access to functions in /config, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or shutdown), create arbitrary users, or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted request, as demonstrated by a beckhoff.com:service:cxconfig:1#Write SOAP action to /upnpisapi.
How severe is CVE-2015-4051?
CVE-2015-4051 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-4051 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4051?
CVE-2015-4051 affects Beckhoff Ipc Diagnostics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4051?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-4051 published?
CVE-2015-4051 was published on 2015-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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