CVE-2023-1698
CVE-2023-1698 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wago Compact Controller 100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 82% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 82% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Wago Compact Controller 100 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-1698?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2023-1698?
- CVE-2023-1698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-1698 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 82% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-1698?
- CVE-2023-1698 primarily affects Wago Compact Controller 100 Firmware. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-1698?
- 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-2023-1698 published?
- CVE-2023-1698 was published on 2023-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:o:wago:compact_controller_100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:wago:edge_controller_firmware:22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:wago:pfc100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:wago:pfc200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:wago:touch_panel_600_advanced_firmware:22:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:wago:touch_panel_600_marine_firmware:22:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:wago:touch_panel_600_standard_firmware:22:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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