CVE-2023-46141

CVE-2023-46141 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-732.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-732
• Affected product: Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite
• Published: 2023-12-14
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in multiple products of the PHOENIX CONTACT classic line allow an remote unauthenticated attacker to gain full access of the affected device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-46141?

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource vulnerability in multiple products of the PHOENIX CONTACT classic line allow an remote unauthenticated attacker to gain full access of the affected device.

How severe is CVE-2023-46141?

CVE-2023-46141 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-2023-46141 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-2023-46141?

CVE-2023-46141 primarily affects Phoenixcontact Automationworx Software Suite. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46141?

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-2023-46141 published?

CVE-2023-46141 was published on 2023-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• https://cert.vde.com/en/advisories/VDE-2023-055/

Affected products (18)

• cpe:2.3:a:phoenixcontact:automationworx_software_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:axc_1050_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:axc_1050_xc_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:axc_3050_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phoenixcontact:config\+:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:fc_350_pci_eth_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:ilc1x0_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:ilc1x1_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:ilc_3xx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phoenixcontact:pc_worx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phoenixcontact:pc_worx_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:pc_worx_rt_basic_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:phoenixcontact:pc_worx_srt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:rfc_430_eth-ib_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:rfc_450_eth-ib_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:rfc_460r_pn_3tx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:rfc_470s_pn_3tx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:phoenixcontact:rfc_480s_pn_4tx_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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