Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
Vulnerability Description
The Web-based Management allows a remote low privileged Engineer user to install additional APPs on the device downloaded from the PLCnext Store without implementing any data verification mechanism, leading to the capability for an Engineer user to reach arbitrary code execution with root privileges on the PLC device. A successful exploitation may allow to install a manipulated APP package, potentially impacting integrity and availability of the PLCnext Control.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
Am I Vulnerable?
Launch our assessment wizard to check if your infrastructure is exposed to • CVE-2025-41669
Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Diego Giubertoni from Nozomi
More from Phoenix Contact
View All →Affected Vendor
Phoenix Contact
View all reports →