How severe is CVE-2020-9436?

CVE-2020-9436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-9436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-9436?

CVE-2020-9436 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Tc Router 3002t-4g Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9436?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-9436 published?

CVE-2020-9436 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-9436

CVE-2020-9436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Tc Router 3002t-4g Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Tc Router 3002t-4g Firmware
Published: 2020-03-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PHOENIX CONTACT TC ROUTER 3002T-4G through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 2002T-3G through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 3002T-4G VZW through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 3002T-4G ATT through 2.05.3, TC CLOUD CLIENT 1002-4G through 2.03.17, and TC CLOUD CLIENT 1002-TXTX through 1.03.17 devices allow authenticated users to inject system commands through a modified POST request to a specific URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-9436?: PHOENIX CONTACT TC ROUTER 3002T-4G through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 2002T-3G through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 3002T-4G VZW through 2.05.3, TC ROUTER 3002T-4G ATT through 2.05.3, TC CLOUD CLIENT 1002-4G through 2.03.17, and TC CLOUD CLIENT 1002-TXTX through 1.03.17 devices allow authenticated users to inject system commands through a modified POST request to a specific URL.
How severe is CVE-2020-9436?: CVE-2020-9436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-9436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-9436?: CVE-2020-9436 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Tc Router 3002t-4g Firmware. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-9436 published?: CVE-2020-9436 was published on 2020-03-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_router_3002t-4g_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_router_2002t-3g_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_router_3002t-4g_vzw_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_router_3002t-4g_att_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_cloud_client_1002-4g_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_cloud_client_1002-txtx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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