QID 590567

Date Published: 2021-12-23

QID 590567: PHOENIX CONTACT mGuard Default Password Vulnerability (ICSA-17-017-01)

AFFECTED PRODUCTS
PHOENIX CONTACT reports that the vulnerability affects the following mGuard products:
Only devices that have been updated to Version 8.4.0 are affected.

QID Detection Logic (Authenticated):
QID checks for the Vulnerable version of using passive scanning

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to log into the system with administrative privileges.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution

    Customers are advised to refer to CERT MITIGATIONS section ICSA-17-017-01 for affected packages and patching details.

    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 590567

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ICSA-17-017-01 URL Logo www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/ICSA-17-017-01
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