How severe is CVE-2022-3480?

CVE-2022-3480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-3480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-3480?

CVE-2022-3480 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard Centerport Firmware. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-3480?

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-2022-3480 published?

CVE-2022-3480 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-3480

CVE-2022-3480 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard Centerport Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard Centerport Firmware
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote, unauthenticated attacker could cause a denial-of-service of PHOENIX CONTACT FL MGUARD and TC MGUARD devices below version 8.9.0 by sending a larger number of unauthenticated HTTPS connections originating from different source IP’s. Configuring firewall limits for incoming connections cannot prevent the issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-3480?: A remote, unauthenticated attacker could cause a denial-of-service of PHOENIX CONTACT FL MGUARD and TC MGUARD devices below version 8.9.0 by sending a larger number of unauthenticated HTTPS connections originating from different source IP’s. Configuring firewall limits for incoming connections cannot prevent the issue.
How severe is CVE-2022-3480?: CVE-2022-3480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-3480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-3480?: CVE-2022-3480 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Fl Mguard Centerport Firmware. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-3480?: 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-2022-3480 published?: CVE-2022-3480 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2022-051/

Affected products (31)

cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_centerport_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_centerport_vpn-1000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_core_tx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_core_tx_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_delta_tx\/tx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_delta_tx\/tx_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_gt\/gt_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_gt\/gt_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_pci4000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_pci4000_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_pcie4000_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_pcie4000_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs2000_tx\/tx-b_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs2000_tx\/tx_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs2005_tx_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs4000_tx\/tx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs4000_tx\/tx-m_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs4000_tx\/tx-p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs4000_tx\/tx_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs4004_tx\/dtx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_rs4004_tx\/dtx_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_smart2_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fl_mguard_smart2_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_mguard_rs2000_3g_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_mguard_rs2000_4g_att_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_mguard_rs2000_4g_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_mguard_rs2000_4g_vzw_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_mguard_rs4000_3g_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_mguard_rs4000_4g_att_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_mguard_rs4000_4g_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:tc_mguard_rs4000_4g_vzw_vpn_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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