CVE-2019-5160
mediumpriority · track · 37EPSS 0.027 · 86 %ileDEEUUSEPSS · scored 2026-10-27
An exploitable improper host validation vulnerability exists in the Cloud Connectivity functionality of WAGO PFC200 Firmware versions 03.02.02(14), 03.01.07(13), and 03.00.39(12). A specially crafted HTTPS POST request can cause the software to connect to an unauthorized host, resulting in unauthorized access to firmware update functionality. An attacker can send an authenticated HTTPS POST request to direct the Cloud Connectivity software to connect to an attacker controlled Azure IoT Hub node.
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- Fixedwago_psirt
Use strong passwords for all user accounts, especially for administrative user accounts on the device.
- Mitigationwago_psirt
Follow the instructions in WAGOs handbook Cyber Security for Controller Restrict network access to the device. Do not directly connect the device to the internet
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base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode⚠ sources disagree · medium–critical · 6.5–9.1
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affected products (11)
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advisories (1)
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- VDE-2020-008WAGO: Cloud Connectivity Multiple Vulnerabilities2020-03-09csaf · wago_psirtDE
The Cloud Connectivity of the WAGO PLCs is used to connect the device with the cloud services from different providers. It also supports maintenance functionality with the firmware update function from the WAGO cloud. An attacker needs an authorized login with administrative privileges on the device in order to exploit the mentioned vulnerabilities.
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