How severe is CVE-2023-37860?

CVE-2023-37860 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-37860 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-37860?

CVE-2023-37860 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Wp 6070-wvps 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-2023-37860?

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-2023-37860 published?

CVE-2023-37860 was published on 2023-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37860

CVE-2023-37860 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Wp 6070-wvps 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Phoenixcontact Wp 6070-wvps Firmware
Published: 2023-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 a remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain the r/w community string of the SNMPv2 daemon.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37860?: In PHOENIX CONTACTs WP 6xxx series web panels in versions prior to 4.0.10 a remote unauthenticated attacker can obtain the r/w community string of the SNMPv2 daemon.
How severe is CVE-2023-37860?: CVE-2023-37860 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-37860 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-37860?: CVE-2023-37860 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Wp 6070-wvps 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-2023-37860?: 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-2023-37860 published?: CVE-2023-37860 was published on 2023-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-018/

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:wp_6070-wvps_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:wp_6101-wxps_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:wp_6121-wxps_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:wp_6156-whps_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:wp_6185-whps_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:wp_6215-whps_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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